Cheddar and Tomato Pie on the Traeger
Summertime is synonymous with fresh produce and this easy and delicious cheddar and tomato pie takes farmer's market tomatoes to new heights! Quick to make and delicious as a side to grilled meat, it'll be in frequent rotation on your summer menu.
Equipment
- Pie plate
- Cutting board
- Serrated knife
- chef’s knife
- paper towels
- Measuring spoons
- bowl and spoon
Ingredients
- 1 prepared pie crust
- 4-5 large heirloom tomatoes sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup Cabot Creamery Vermont Sharp Cheddar cheese grated
- 3/4 cup Cabot Creamery Mozzarella cheese grated
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Junkie seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Traeger: Set your Traeger Ironwood grill to 400°F and let it preheat.
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Roll out the pie dough in a glass pie plate. Crimp the edges and pierce the bottom with a fork or knife a few times.
- Cook the Pie Crust: Place the pie crust in the preheated Traeger and cook for about 20 minutes, until golden brown. Pull from the grill and allow to cool briefly.
- Prepare the Tomatoes: While the pie crust is cooking, slice the tomatoes into 3/4 inch thick slices and sprinkle generously with salt on both sides. Place tomato slices on paper towels to soak up some of the juices.
- Mix the Filling: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, grated Cabot Vermont Sharp Cheddar cheese, grated Cabot Mozzarella cheese, chopped green onions, fresh basil, and Garlic Junkie seasoning. Stir to mix well.
- Assemble the Pie: Spread 1/3 of the mayo/cheese mixture on the bottom of the prepared pie crust. Arrange the tomato slices in a single layer in the pie crust, cutting as necessary to fill the pie as much as you can. Top with the remaining 2/3 of the cheese mixture and spread evenly.
- Cook on the Traeger: Place the assembled pie on the Traeger set at 375°F. Cook for 30 minutes, rotating as necessary to ensure even cooking. Bake until the top is bubbly and brown (about 45 minutes total).
- Serve: Remove the pie from the grill and allow to cool before slicing and serving. Enjoy alongside a Traeger-grilled steak for a perfect summer meal.