You'll love the savory taste of this classic Southern tomato pie. It's filled with juicy tomatoes in a buttery crust and then topped with pimento cheese. It's perfect for summer picnics and potlucks.
0 Line a baking sheet with paper towels,
1 Slice the tomatoes and lay in a single layer on the baking sheet.
2 Sprinkle with salt.
3 Set aside for 30 minutes.
4 Cook bacon and remove from skillet.
5 Pour off all but about 1 to 2 tablespoons of fat.
6 Heat the fat and add the onions.
7 Saute, stirring often, until golden brown, soft, and caramelized. This will take 15 minutes or so.
8 Preheat oven to 350F.
9 Pat tomato slices dry and arrange in the baked pie crust.
10 Top with cooked onions and bacon.
11 Spoon the pimento cheese on top of the onions and bacon and spread to cover.
12 Bake for 30 minutes.
13 Cool for 30 minutes before serving.
