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Tomato and Vidalia Onion Pie

Savory Tomato and Vidalia Onion Pie: A Southern Delight

Tomato and Vidalia Onion Pie is a comforting Southern classic featuring juicy tomatoes, sweet onions, and crispy bacon nestled in a flaky crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 pack Pillsbury refrigerated pie crust Quick option
For the Filling
  • 6 slices Bacon Adds crispy texture
  • 3 small Tomatoes, sliced Ensure they are ripe
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Draws out moisture
  • ½ medium Vidalia onion, sliced Can swap with other sweet onions
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt is an alternative
  • ¼ cup Sour cream Extra mayonnaise can substitute
  • ⅛ teaspoon Ground black pepper Adjust to taste
  • 2 ½ cups Italian blend shredded cheese, divided Can substitute with Mozzarella or Cheddar
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Additional cheese For sprinkling on the crust edges

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie pan
  • skillet
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Allow the pie crust to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes and preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Slice tomatoes and sprinkle with salt, letting them drain in a colander for 10 minutes.
  3. Unroll and shape the pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan, blind bake for 9 minutes at 400°F.
  4. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy, about 7 minutes, then drain on paper towels.
  5. Layer onions and bacon in the cooled crust, then mix mayonnaise, sour cream, and cheese; layer with tomatoes.
  6. Top with remaining onions, bacon, and cheese; add extra cheese on the crust edges if desired.
  7. Bake at 375°F for 35 minutes until golden and bubbling; cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, remove moisture from tomatoes and ensure crust edges are crimped properly.

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