Tomato Pie/Tomato Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons onions, minced
• 1-2 tablespoon fresh herb (basil or parlsey, can substitute 1/4 tsp dried)
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups baking mix such as Bisquick (good clones or substitutes on Zaar)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup water
• 4-5 ripe tomatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices (best if using center slices drained 10 minutes if extra juicy)
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese or romano cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Thoroughly mix mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, minced onions, herbs and pepper; set aside.

3. 3

   In large mixing bowl, mix together baking mix, baking powder, buttermilk and water.

4. 4

   With floured fingers, pat mixture into the bottom and sides of a lightly greased and floured 9" pie pan.

5. 5

   Bake crust 10 minutes. Remove from oven.

6. 6

   Arrange tomato slices on top of crust to completely cover; cut smaller pieces of tomato to fill in gaps. At this point you may want to lightly salt the tomatoes.

7. 7

   Spread mayonnaise mixture over tomatoes and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

8. 8

   Bake until biscuit is nicely browned and top is bubbly, about 30 to 40 minutes.

9. 9

   Cut into wedges and served still warm or if made ahead, briefly reheat in low oven.

10. 10

    Refrigerate leftovers.