Bacon Onion Tomato Pie (Print Version)

A savory pie layered with fresh tomatoes, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and a buttery cracker topping.

# Ingredients:

Pie Base

01 - 1 9-inch pie shell

Vegetables

02 - 5 large tomatoes, peeled and sliced
03 - 1 sweet onion, sliced or chopped
04 - 2 green onions (scallions), sliced

Meat

05 - 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped

Dairy & Condiments

06 - 2 tablespoons milk
07 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
08 - 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Toppings

09 - 1/4 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
10 - 2 teaspoons butter, melted

Seasonings

11 - 1 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

# Instructions:

01 - Pierce the pie shell with a fork and bake at 350°F for approximately 10 minutes until lightly set.
02 - Fry bacon slices until tender, then drain excess fat and chop into small pieces. Set aside.
03 - Arrange a layer of peeled, sliced tomatoes to cover the bottom of the pie shell. Evenly sprinkle with chopped onion, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Place another layer of tomatoes over the first, then season again with salt and black pepper.
05 - Combine mayonnaise, chopped bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and milk in a bowl. Spoon the mixture over the tomato layers, pressing gently to cover evenly.
06 - Mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter, then spread this mixture evenly over the top of the pie filling.
07 - Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is heated through.
08 - Sprinkle sliced green onions (scallions) over the pie before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Peeling tomatoes can be done easily by blanching them in boiling water for 30 seconds and transferring to ice water.