Subj : T.O.H. Daily Recipe - 703
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Wed Aug 20 2025 03:48 pm

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     Title: Heirloom Tomato Pie
Categories: Pies, Pastry, Vegetables, Pork, Herbs
     Yield: 8 servings

 1 1/4 lb Heirloom tomatoes; in 1/4"
          - slices
   3/4 ts Salt; divided
 1 1/2 c  Shredded extra-sharp Cheddar
          - cheese
   3/4 c  A-P flour
   1/4 c  Cold butter; in cubes
     2 tb Half & Half cream
     5 sl Bacon; cooked, crumbled

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     8 oz Cream cheese; softened
   1/2 c  Loosely packed basil leaves;
          - thin sliced
     2 tb Minced fresh marjoram
 1 1/2 ts Minced fresh thyme
   1/2 ts Garlic powder
   1/8 ts Coarsely ground pepper

 Set oven @ 350ºF/175ºC.

 Place tomato slices in a single layer on paper towels;
 sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let stand 45 minutes.
 Pat dry.

 Meanwhile, place cheese, flour and remaining salt in a
 food processor; pulse until blended. Add butter; pulse
 until butter is the size of peas. While pulsing, add
 just enough half-and-half to form moist crumbs. Press
 dough onto bottom and up side of an ungreased 9-in.
 fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Gently press
 bacon into dough. Bake 20-22 minutes or until light
 brown. Cool on a wire rack.

 In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, herbs and garlic
 powder until blended. Spread over crust. Top with tomato
 slices; sprinkle with pepper. Bake 35-40 minutes longer
 or until edge is golden brown and tomatoes are softened.
 Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

 Angela Benedict, Dunbar, West Virginia

 Makes: 8 servingd

 RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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