3 Cheese Tomato & Asparagus Pie

⏱ 85 mins 🍽 1 pie, 8 serving(s) 🏷 Snack

This savoury pie features a homemade buttermilk crust filled with layers of sliced tomatoes and fresh herbs. A creamy blend of three cheeses and mayonnaise is spread over the top, finished with a decorative arrangement of asparagus spears. It bakes until golden for a delicious centrepiece. Ideal for a luncheon or dinner party, it pairs wonderfully with a simple salad and crusty bread.

3 Cheese Tomato & Asparagus Pie

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2/3 cup 2% buttermilk
  • 3 large tomatoes, peeled and sliced thin
  • 8 asparagus spears, lightly steamed
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons basil, fresh chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chives, fresh chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano, fresh chopped
  • 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise, Hellman's
  • 2/3 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Method

  1. Set your oven to heat to 375°F.
  2. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar in a medium bowl.
  3. Use a method to cut the butter into the dry ingredients.
  4. Pour in the buttermilk and mix swiftly, taking care not to overwork the dough.
  5. Transfer the dough to a greased 9-inch pie plate and press it in evenly.
  6. Arrange the thin tomato slices in the crust and season with salt, pepper and the chopped fresh herbs.
  7. In a separate large bowl, blend the mayonnaise with the grated cheddar, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
  8. Spoon and spread this cheese mixture over the layer of tomatoes.
  9. Place the steamed asparagus spears on top like wheel spokes, with the tips pointing to the centre, and press them in lightly.
  10. Bake the pie on the middle oven rack at 375°F for 40 minutes, or until the cheese topping is golden.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium535400 mg

Recipe details

CategorySnack
Authorsharflan