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Close-up of Southern Bacon Onion Tomato Pie showing melted yellow cheddar and white mozzarella with crispy bacon crumbles. (Southern Bacon Onion Tomato Pie)

Southern Bacon Onion Tomato Pie with Crispy Bacon and Caramelized Onions

A quintessential Southern Bacon Onion Tomato Pie featuring flaky crust, blistered tomatoes, crispy bacon, and jammy caramelized onions under a bubbly duo of melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Perfect for summer brunches or savory dinners.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 Pie crust 9-inch, flaky golden-brown
  • 4 large Red tomatoes approx. 800g, sliced thick
  • 8 slices Bacon approx. 250g, cooked to crispy crumbles
  • 2 large Yellow onions approx. 500g, caramelized
  • 1.5 cups Yellow cheddar cheese 170g, shredded
  • 1 cup White mozzarella cheese 115g, shredded
  • 1 tsp Dried herb flakes 2g, oregano or basil
  • 1 handful Fresh parsley sprigs for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 White ceramic deep-dish baking vessel 9-inch diameter
  • 1 Large Skillet For bacon and onions

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the crust in the white ceramic dish and blind bake with weights for 15 minutes, then 5 minutes without weights until golden-brown.
Prepare Fillings
  1. Slice tomatoes thick and salt them on paper towels for 20 minutes to remove moisture.
  2. Fry bacon until crispy and dark brown; crumble. In the same fat, cook sliced onions until they are translucent and golden-brown caramelized onions.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Layer cheese, onions, bacon, and tomatoes. Repeat, ending with a thick layer of white and yellow cheese and bacon crumbles.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is bubbly and tomatoes are slightly dehydrated and puckered. Garnish with herb flakes and fresh parsley.

Notes

Always salt your tomatoes to prevent a soggy crust.
Use a mix of white mozzarella and yellow cheddar for the best flavor and color.