Southern Tomato Pie

Ingredients

• 1 pre-baked 23cm pie crust
• 1kg ripe tomatoes, sliced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 spring onions, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• Black pepper to taste

Before you cook

• Slice the tomatoes about 1cm thick and lay them on paper towels.
• Sprinkle the salt over the slices and let them drain for 20 minutes, then pat them dry.

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C.
2. Arrange half the drained tomato slices over the bottom of the pre-baked crust.
3. Scatter half the spring onions and basil over the tomatoes.
4. Season with a little black pepper.
5. Layer the remaining tomato slices on top.
6. Scatter the rest of the spring onions and basil.
7. Mix the cheddar, mozzarella and mayonnaise together in a bowl.
8. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the tomatoes, covering them completely.
9. Bake for 30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.
10. Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before slicing.