Dottie Kuster’s Tomato Pie, Eggplant Tomato and Cheese Bake

Hi everyone!

Tomorrow we are going to the fair so I'm not cooking dinner. I thought I would leave you with a couple of tomato recipes that come highly recommended in my cooking group. I haven't personally tried either but people rave about the Tomato Pie. If you like tomatoes, I highly encourage you to give this a try and let me know what you think. The second one is a newer recipe in the group but people seem to like it. I figure a few of you may be eggplant fans and would want to try something new.

Dottie Kuster’s Tomato Pie
Sandy~Bettyinthekitchen
(6-8 servings)

1 9-inch unbaked pastry shell
3 medium tomatoes, peeled and thickly sliced (remove most of the liquid and seeds)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated, sharp cheddar cheese

Bake pie crust at 425 degrees for 5 minutes. Remove from oven, reduce heat to 400 degrees. Cover the bottom of pie crust with tomato slices, sprinkle with salt, pepper, basil and chives. Thoroughly combine the mayonnaise and cheese. Carefully spread this mixture evenly over the tomato slices, making sure to seal the edges of the pie crust completely. Bake for 35 minutes.

Sandy’s Notes: use 1 tsp basil, sub green onions for the chives. Use light mayo.

Eggplant Tomato and Cheese Bake
Rachel ~ burns_toast

1 large eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch rounds
1/2 cup flour
1 1/4 cups seasoned bread crumbs
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 garlic clove, sliced
3 large tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup olive oil
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 lb thinly sliced mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper

Dip eggplant in flour, then egg and then in bread crumbs. Heat 1/4 inch oil in skillet and cook eggplant in batches, until golden brown on both sides. Place cooked eggplants on paper towels to drain and season with salt and pepper. In bottom of baking dish alternate layers of tomatoes and eggplant, salt and pepper, grated Parmesan cheese and Mozzarella slices, ending with Mozzarella on top. Bake in pre heated oven 350F degrees uncovered, for 60 minute.

Amy