Its a Southern classic.
We do, though.
Its fine if you disagree with me because it doesnt change the truth.
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Ohio-grown tomatoes are so good, in fact, that between June and September I only eat homegrown ones.
Im not the only one, eitherits the most popular tomato recipe on the site.
The reaction overwhelmingly tends to echo this reader comment from Rebecca: I LOVED this recipe.
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It was my first time making–or eating–tomato pie but won’t be the last.
Southern tomato pie has nothing to do with pizza.
Herbs, onions, and cooked bacon often make an appearance (yes, its quite rich).
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Tomato pie is as good at room temperature as it is hot, making it perfect for potlucks.
After baking, its aromatic and enticing.
After slicing, though, its a gushy, soppy mess.
She said she first tasted it while dining at a friends house while on vacation in Massachusetts.
One guest, Diane Connolly, brought tomato pie.
Seconds after taking a bite I was begging for the recipe, Elise recalls.
Soon after, she posted it on Simply Recipes.
(you’re free to see the originalhere.)
So Elise went back to the drawing board, adding two crucial steps that make all of the difference.
What Makes This the Best Tomato Pie?
Elises tomato pie innovations are real game-changers.
With them, instead of tomato pie being a delicious hot mess, its simply a delicious masterpiece.
The drawback of tomato pie is that its kind of a pain in the butt to make.
Try it with your best local tomatoes this summer and I promise youll be a convert, too.
