Post by Loupy on Jun 13, 2016 22:12:29 GMT -7
Southern Tomato Pie
By: Danica @ danicasdaily.com/
Hey all ~ how are ya’all doin’? Now that Summer has officially arrived here in sunny California, I decided it was time to whip up this delicious Southern Tomato Pie that is packed with creamy cheeses, sweet tomatoes and basil with the pop of fresh herbs and a melt in your mouth buttery crust. This recipe is my spin on the Weight Watchers 5 ingredient, 15 minute Tomato Pie. To keep the cheese melting and to lighten this Southern Classic up a bit, I’ve mixed both fat free and low-fat cheeses leaving the full fat flavor in the crust where it really counts.
This is perfect for a light summer dinner served up with a crisp green salad. I think it would be totally fun for brunch or to bring to a picnic this summer. Or maybe, just do all the above because once you make it, you will be craving it until you make it again….don’t say I didn’t warn you!
Makes 6 slices
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 lbs firm tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
1/2 cup basil, roughly chopped
1 8 oz frozen pie crust (I used Mrs. Smith’s)
4 oz. part skim mozzarella cheese, shredded combined with 4 oz. fat free mozzarella
1/4 cup reduced fat garlic and herb cheese spread (I used Alouette Light)
2 Tbsp. Best Foods Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese
sea salt & black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
Place a pizza stone or a cookie sheet in the oven then preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Slice tomatoes and remove seeds. Place slices on several paper towels.
Top with more paper towels and press firmly to remove as much moisture as possible.
Repeat with more paper towels if needed.
Sprinkle half the mozzarella on the bottom of the pie crust.
Top with a layer of tomatoes, sprinkle with a little basil, sea salt and black pepper.
Repeat 2 more times creating 3 layers of tomatoes.
Combine the remaining mozzarella with the mayonnaise and spreadable cheese.
Spread over the top of the tomatoes evenly.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Place in the oven on the pizza stone/cookie sheet and bake for 20-22 minutes or until the crust is slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes.
Slice into 6 slices and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
Each slice is 8 WW smartpoints
Calories: 253
Total Fat: 12g
Sat fat: 6.4g
Cholesterol: 20mg
Sodium: 514mg
Potassium: 291mg
Total Carbohydrates: 21.4g
Fiber: 1.4g
Sugars: 5.9g
Protein: 14.8g
By: Danica @ danicasdaily.com/
Hey all ~ how are ya’all doin’? Now that Summer has officially arrived here in sunny California, I decided it was time to whip up this delicious Southern Tomato Pie that is packed with creamy cheeses, sweet tomatoes and basil with the pop of fresh herbs and a melt in your mouth buttery crust. This recipe is my spin on the Weight Watchers 5 ingredient, 15 minute Tomato Pie. To keep the cheese melting and to lighten this Southern Classic up a bit, I’ve mixed both fat free and low-fat cheeses leaving the full fat flavor in the crust where it really counts.
This is perfect for a light summer dinner served up with a crisp green salad. I think it would be totally fun for brunch or to bring to a picnic this summer. Or maybe, just do all the above because once you make it, you will be craving it until you make it again….don’t say I didn’t warn you!
Makes 6 slices
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 lbs firm tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
1/2 cup basil, roughly chopped
1 8 oz frozen pie crust (I used Mrs. Smith’s)
4 oz. part skim mozzarella cheese, shredded combined with 4 oz. fat free mozzarella
1/4 cup reduced fat garlic and herb cheese spread (I used Alouette Light)
2 Tbsp. Best Foods Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese
sea salt & black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
Place a pizza stone or a cookie sheet in the oven then preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Slice tomatoes and remove seeds. Place slices on several paper towels.
Top with more paper towels and press firmly to remove as much moisture as possible.
Repeat with more paper towels if needed.
Sprinkle half the mozzarella on the bottom of the pie crust.
Top with a layer of tomatoes, sprinkle with a little basil, sea salt and black pepper.
Repeat 2 more times creating 3 layers of tomatoes.
Combine the remaining mozzarella with the mayonnaise and spreadable cheese.
Spread over the top of the tomatoes evenly.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Place in the oven on the pizza stone/cookie sheet and bake for 20-22 minutes or until the crust is slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes.
Slice into 6 slices and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
Each slice is 8 WW smartpoints
Calories: 253
Total Fat: 12g
Sat fat: 6.4g
Cholesterol: 20mg
Sodium: 514mg
Potassium: 291mg
Total Carbohydrates: 21.4g
Fiber: 1.4g
Sugars: 5.9g
Protein: 14.8g
