How to make easy Southern Tomato Pie with Bacon, Basil and Jack Cheese
*Update June 17, 2020* This recipe is the dish that I will be bringing to the 2020 Juneteenth Cookout! To celebrate Juneteenth with my fellow Black Food Bloggers we’ve decided to have a Virtual Cookout and share what dish we will be bringing.
What is Juneteenth? The word “Juneteenth” comes from combining the date June 19th, referring to June 19, 1865 which is when emancipation was given to slaves in Texas. This day is observed to celebrate freedom.
I chose this Southern Tomato Pie because I wanted to bring a dish that represent something that I feel black people have in common. That is the instinct to use what we have available and figure out a way to make it the best way that it can be! That is what I feel the epitome of this recipe is. Taking a few ingredients, and creating magic.
To see what some of the others are bringing, please check out the list at the end of this post!
I’m just going to be upfront and honest with you. If you’re looking for a light tomato pie for your gathering, then you’re in the wrong place. But if you want a guilty pleasure fulfilled in one bite of a pie that just so happens to contain hearty sliced tomatoes. Then you are exactly where you need to be. Today, I’m going to show you how I make my easy southern tomato pie with bacon, basil, and jack cheese.
How do you make sure your pie is not to watery or juicy?
- Dehydrate your tomato slices by placing on a paper towel and pat dry.
- Add salt to the tomato slices to help suck up some of the moisture.
- Let the tomato slices sit for about 20-30 minutes to ensure the least amount of moisture possible.
Can you make a healthier version of this Tomato Pie?
Yes, you can absolutely make a slightly healthier version of this pie. Just omit the bacon and replace the mayo with your favorite vegan mayonnaise. You are more than welcome to use vegan cheese as well, however, I don’t feel like the taste is similar enough to replace.
I also enjoy the open-face version of this pie. To achieve this, do not add the top layer of pie crust dough to the pie. Top with tomatoes on that are still on the vine and bake for 20 minutes, or until there is a nice golden crust on top.
Juneteenth Cookout Dishes from other participants
A Girl Called Adri – Blackened Catfish
Seasoned To Taste – Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs
Slice & Torte – Fried Softshell Crab
Marisa Moore Nutrition – Fresh Peach Ginger Iced Tea
Pink Owl Kitchen – Strawberry Buttermilk Biscuits
ORCHIDS + SWEET TEA – Vegan Mac & Cheese
Erique Berry Co | Eating with Erique – Three Green Summer Salad
Food Is Love Made Edible – Smothered Okra with Chicken and Smoked Sausage
Murielle Banackissa – Vegan Saka Saka
The Hungry Hutch – Southern Style Sweet Tea
Peaches to Peaches – Vanilla Cake with Caramel Poached Pears
To see the full list of participants and the delicious dishes that they plan to bring please check it out HERE.
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