Sunday, July 25, 2010

Baked Mini Tomato Southern Cupcakes

These are little tomato quiche Southern style in flavor baked in a cupcake tin or you can make one whole pie.

The perfect grab and go finger food for breakfast, brunch, or lunch and since they freeze perfectly great for any busy lifestyle.

Tomatoes, mayonnaise, and some herbs and spices make this delectable little mini quice, cupcakes or pie a winner.

For smaller families, the muffin tin is a great time saver, especially for an afterschool healthier snack before dinner.

Actually, any meat or another vegetable can be added to the recipe, but this is the Southern-style tomato pie many folks love here in tropical Florida.

Scroll down to the recipe card for this easy recipe to bake this pie in pie or muffin tins you're family will love it.



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Southern Tomato Pie



The first tomato pie recipe in Southern Living appeared in June 1978 which is a popular recipe magazine.


This delicious recipe was created and published by Mrs. Rose Welsh from Seabrook, Maryland, it included cheddar and provolone cheeses and we adapted it a little differently than that recipe.


Her original recipe called for the tomatoes to be coated in flour and sautéed in hot oil before being placed in the pie which I take the easy way out.


You can certainly do that first before adding the tomatoes to your pie.



this is a pastry crust tart like quiche filled and baked with mozzarella cheese, zucchini shredded and sliced tomatoes in a rich egg filling into the crust and baked


Meat Lovers Additions

  1. cooked Italian sweet or hot sausage
  2. chopped pepperoni
  3. chopped capicola(hot ham)
  4. prosciutto or crispy bacon


this is a pastry crust tart like quiche filled and baked with mozzarella cheese, zucchini shredded and sliced tomatoes in a rich egg filling into the crust and baked


Ingredients You Will Need


  • Pie crust shell homemade or store-bought (if using the muffin tin cut to size you will need two sheets or 9-inch homemade crusts
  • cheddar cheese
  • sliced tomatoes vine ripe, Roma or beefsteak  for  mini use grape tomatoes 
  • shredded mozzarella
  • buttery crackers
  • granulated garlic or fresh minced garlic
  • olive oil
  • fresh basil leaves chopped
  • salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste
  • optional: add around 1/2 cup chopped cooked meats of any kind


a crate of fresh tomatoes


Tips


  • preheat the oven
  • use a 12-cup muffin tin or a pie plate for deep dish
  • use sharp cheddar cheese for the best flavor
  • Hellmann's or another nonsweet mayonnaise is recommended
  • For meat eaters add any chopped cooked meats you like
  • Topping with fresh basil and using mozzarella or provolone will make this even cheesier
  • Don't forget to use oil spray on whatever pan you're using
  • Avoid additional vegetables that are water-filled or this will be soggy limit them to around 1 cup of mixed 


baked mini Southern Tomato Pies


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Zucchini Tomato Tart
Easter Rustica
Bacon and Egg Biscuits
Italian Style Poached Eggs
Spinach and Egg Breakfast


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Baked Mini Tomato Southern Cupcakes

Baked Tomato Southern Style Pie
Yield: 12
Author: Claudia Lamascolo
Prep time: 14 MinCook time: 45 MinTotal time: 59 Min
This is a southern-style pie using tomato and mayo in a pie crust. Delicious any time of the day and a light meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 9-inch pie crust, unbaked (I prefer a deep dish with more crust) or an oil-sprayed 12-cup muffin tin
  • 4-5 Roma or beefsteak tomatoes, vine ripe (or use grape tomatoes when making the mini version)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup butter cracker crumbs ritz or townhouse club
  • 1 cup mayonnaise

Instructions

  1. Place sliced tomatoes on a double layer of paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
  2. Allow to rest10 minutes, and dry very well with more paper towels to absorb the water.
  3. Add by layering the tomatoes and basil in the pie shell, reserving some slices of tomato for the top of the pie.
  4. In a small bowl, stir together the mayo, garlic, cheeses, and black pepper.
  5. Place this mixture on top.
  6. Sprinkle the top with Ritz cracker crumbs and top with reserved tomato slices.
  7. Bake in a 350-degree preheated oven until golden brown and bubbly, 40-45 minutes.
  8. Note: for muffin-sized pie just spray the tin line the tin with pie crust and proceed to fill them the same way as the recipe is written. Baking time will vary between 25 and 30 minutes depending on the size of the muffin tin.

Notes

Tips


  • preheat the oven
  • use a 12-cup muffin tin or a pie plate for deep dish
  • use sharp cheddar cheese for the best flavor
  • Hellmann's or another nonsweet mayonnaise is recommended
  • For meat eaters add any chopped cooked meats you like
  • Topping with fresh basil and using mozzarella or provolone will make this even cheesier
  • Don't forget to use oil spray on whatever pan you're using
  • Avoid additional vegetables that are water-filled or this will be soggy limit them to around 1 cup of mixed




Meat Lovers Additions

  1. cooked Italian sweet or hot sausage
  2. chopped pepperoni
  3. chopped capicola(hot ham)
  4. prosciutto or crispy bacon


Nutrition Facts

Calories

230.62

Fat (grams)

20.18

Sat. Fat (grams)

5.41

Carbs (grams)

7.38

Fiber (grams)

1.65

Net carbs

5.72

Sugar (grams)

3.79

Protein (grams)

5.81

Sodium (milligrams)

364.1

Cholesterol (grams)

24.63
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this is a pastry crust tart like quiche filled and baked with mozzarella cheese, zucchini shredded and sliced tomatoes in a rich egg filling into the crust and baked