Tomato Pie

[kcdixiecat]

I just arrived in Kentucky yesterday. Mom had a basket of tomatoes that needed to be eaten..(damn, the bad luck)...so, this is what I have in the oven baking at the moment. Well, the basic recipe..then I'll tell you what I did differently!

Ingredients
1 (8-oz.) package diced cooked ham
1/2 cup sliced green onions (about 4 onions)
1 (9-inch) frozen unbaked pie shell
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 medium plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 large egg
1/3 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Garnishes: fresh basil sprigs, tomato slices


Preparation
1. Sauté ham and green onions in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 5 minutes or until ham is brown and any liquid evaporates.
2. Brush bottom of pie shell evenly with mustard; sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Spoon ham mixture evenly over cheese, and top with single layer of sliced tomatoes.

3. Beat egg and half-and-half with a fork until blended; pour over tomatoes. Sprinkle evenly with basil, pepper, and remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

4. Bake on lowest oven rack at 425° for 20 to 23 minutes or until lightly browned and set. Cool on a wire rack 20 minutes. Cut into wedges to serve; garnish, if desired.

Yield
Makes 4 to 6 servings

I didn't use ham..I used bacon. I fried a package of bacon..OMG yes..the entire package..chopped it up and used it in place of the ham. Then I used two beefsteak tomatoes. It smells WONDERFUL. I'll tell you how it turned out after I try it.