Best 6 Green Tomato Casserole Old Fashioned Savory Pie Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, there exists an unassuming dish that has captivated taste buds for generations: the Green Tomato Casserole. This savory pie, also known as Tomato Pie, hails from the Southern United States, where it has been a staple dish in many households for over a century. With its origins in the resourceful kitchens of the early settlers, the Green Tomato Casserole embodies the spirit of making the most of what nature provides, transforming humble green tomatoes into a delectable treat.

This classic casserole features a flaky, golden-brown crust that encapsulates a luscious filling of tangy green tomatoes, onions, and savory seasonings. The tomatoes, still possessing a hint of their verdant hue, lend a unique tartness that is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the onions and the subtle earthiness of the herbs. The result is a harmonious medley of flavors and textures that is both comforting and satisfying.

In this comprehensive article, we present an array of Green Tomato Casserole recipes, each offering a unique twist on this timeless dish. From the traditional Southern recipe, which showcases the natural goodness of the green tomatoes, to more contemporary interpretations that incorporate additional vegetables, cheeses, or even a touch of spice, there is a recipe here to suit every palate.

Whether you are a seasoned cook looking to expand your culinary repertoire or a novice seeking a taste of Southern comfort food, this collection of Green Tomato Casserole recipes is sure to inspire and delight. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a journey of culinary exploration with this iconic dish.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN TOMATO PIE



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When frost nips our garden, I quickly gather all the green tomatoes still on the vine and make this old family favorite. It's been handed down from my grandmother, and now my granddaughters are asking for the recipe.-Violet Thompson, Port Ludlow, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups sugar
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch salt
3 cups thinly sliced green tomatoes (4 to 5 medium)
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Dough for double-crust pie
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt. Add tomatoes and vinegar; toss to coat. On a lightly floured surface, roll one half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate. Add filling; dot with butter., Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; cut into 1-in.-wide strips. Arrange over filling in a lattice pattern. Trim and seal strips to edge of bottom crust; flute edge., Bake until tomatoes are tender, about 1 hour. Cool on a wire rack to room temperature. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GREEN TOMATO PIE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 1 pie

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Mix 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca and the zest of 1 lemon. Cut 2 pounds green tomatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices; dip completely in the sugar mixture, then arrange in pie shell, adding 1/2 cup golden raisins as you layer. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons lemon juice and dot with 4 tablespoons butter.
  • Perfect All-Butter Piecrust
  • Pulse 3 1/2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Add 1 diced stick cold butter; process until combined. Add 2 more diced sticks cold butter; pulse three times, or until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add 1 tablespoon white or cider vinegar. Gradually pour in 1/3 cup ice water, pulsing about four times until combined. Turn out onto a clean surface and press into a cohesive dough without overworking (you should see bits of butter). Wrap in plastic wrap and press into a 1-inch-thick disk; refrigerate at least 1 hour before rolling out.
  • How to Make a Pie
  • Divide the chilled dough in half; roll 1 piece into a 12-inch, 1/8-inch-thick circle on a lightly floured surface (refrigerate the other piece).
  • Roll the dough onto a rolling pin, then unroll it into a 9-inch glass pie plate, letting it hang over the edge; add filling.
  • Roll out the other piece of dough and place over the filling; press the crust edges together and trim, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Roll up or pinch the overhang to seal.
  • Place a foil-lined baking sheet on a rack in the lower third of the oven; preheat to 450 degrees. Wrap an oiled, wide band of foil around the pie edge to protect the crust. Make slashes in the top of the crust; chill for 30 minutes.
  • Reduce the oven to 400 degrees. Bake the pie for 30 minutes. Remove the foil band, brush the crust with heavy cream and sprinkle with sugar. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes; cool before slicing.

SAVORY GREEN TOMATO PIE



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I found this recipe last summer when I had tons of tomatoes from my garden. It's a little different.

Provided by Jennifer S

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 green tomatoes, peeled and sliced thim
10 dried basil leaves, chopped
1/2 c chopped green onions
1 9 inch prebaked deep dish pie shell
1 c grated mozzarella chees
1 c grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 c paramasan cheese
1 c mayonnaise

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • 2. Place sliced tomatoes in colander in the sink in 1 layer. Sprinkle with salt/pepper and allow to drain for 10 minutes
  • 3. Layer the tomato slices, basil and onion in the pie shell. Combine the grated cheeses and mayo then mix together. Spread the mixture on top of the tomato slices and bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.

GREEN TOMATO CASSEROLE



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I love the tangy taste of fried green tomatoes, but they are, well...fried! And messy to make. I developed this recipe to help assuage my hunger for fried green tomatoes, and yes, it does the job quite well. Without all the grease and batter, the tangy taste of the tomato can really shine through!

Provided by Kevin Andrews

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes     Fried Green Tomato Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 green tomatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
16 green onions (white and pale green parts only), chopped
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
5 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix green tomatoes, celery, green onions, and cilantro together in a 2-quart casserole dish. Whisk soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, vinegar, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl; pour over vegetable mixture. Toss to coat.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes; stir about 20 minutes into cooking to redistribute sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1483.7 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

SUMMER TOMATO PIE



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This is a simple but delicious side dish. It could also be a main course for a vegetarian. It's great for using all those wonderful summer tomatoes from the garden! You can change the cheeses to fit your taste as well as the seasoning. Blue cheese and fennel, Swiss cheese and thyme, Gouda and dill, whatever your favorites are.

Provided by Elizabeth

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes     Vegetarian Pie

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 recipe pastry for a single 9-inch pie crust
3 tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Press pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan; prick bottom and sides with fork.
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place tomatoes in a single layer of a colander; sprinkle with salt. Let sit for about 10 minutes to release moisture. Blot excess moisture with a paper towel. Arrange 1 layer of tomato slices around the bottom of the cooled pie crust, overlapping the slices. Sprinkle half the garlic and half the basil onto tomato layer. Sprinkle half the Cheddar cheese and half the mozzarella cheese over basil layer. Repeat layering with remaining tomatoes, garlic, basil, Cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Spread mayonnaise over the top mozzarella cheese layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 14.5 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 827.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

BAKED GREEN TOMATO CASSEROLE



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This is a tangy side dish ... if you want it less tangy add a bit more sugar. I like more bread in mine and only make two layers but the original recipe calls for 3. Recipe Source: American Profile

Provided by Ceezie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 -6 slices thickly sliced French bread, slices torn into small pieces (about 2-3 cups)
4 medium green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F Lightly grease a 1½-quart casserole, deep-dish pie pan, or 4 ramekins.
  • Place bread in a food processor and pulse to a coarse texture. Combine sugar, salt and pepper in a small bowl; mix well.
  • Arrange one-third of the tomato slices in the bottom of pan. Sprinkle one-third of the sugar mixture, one-third of the bread crumbs, and 1/3 cup Cheddar over tomatoes. Repeat with a second layer. For third layer, add remaining tomatoes, sugar mixture and bread crumbs. Dot with butter. Cover with foil.
  • Bake1 hour. Uncover and sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup Cheddar on top. Bake 5 minutes longer, or until cheese melts. Remove from oven and let stand 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.3, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 37.3, Sodium 1126.5, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 3, Sugar 7.8, Protein 16.1

Tips:

  • Choose firm, green tomatoes for the best flavor and texture.
  • Slice the tomatoes thinly to ensure even cooking.
  • Use a variety of cheeses for a more complex flavor. Cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella are all good choices.
  • Add some cooked bacon, sausage, or ground beef to the casserole for a hearty meal.
  • Top the casserole with bread crumbs or crushed crackers for a crispy crust.
  • Bake the casserole until the tomatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Green tomato casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great way to use up green tomatoes from your garden, and it's also a budget-friendly meal. With so many variations to choose from, there's sure to be a green tomato casserole recipe that everyone will love.

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