Description
A quick and savory weeknight dinner featuring a crispy biscuit or pie dough base topped with caramelized onions, fresh tomatoes, crispy bacon, and melted cheese. Perfect for busy parents looking for a comforting meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package refrigerated pie dough or jumbo biscuits
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon (applewood-smoked preferred)
- 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Pinch of salt
- Handful of fresh basil leaves, torn
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). If using a baking sheet, place it in the oven while it preheats.
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy (6-8 minutes). Remove and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pan.
- Add sliced onions to the reserved bacon grease. Cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown.
- While onions cook, slice tomatoes and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Prepare the crust: Roll out pie dough or arrange biscuits on the baking sheet/pie dish. Brush lightly with melted butter.
- Spread caramelized onions evenly over the crust. Layer tomato slices on top, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the tomatoes.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top. Season with garlic powder, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Scatter torn basil leaves over the cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden, and crust is cooked through.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing into wedges and serving warm.
Notes
Patting tomatoes dry is crucial to prevent a soggy crust. If using very juicy tomatoes, sprinkle a little flour or cornstarch over the onions before adding tomatoes. For gluten-free, use GF crust or portobello mushroom cap. For dairy-free, use dairy-free cheese alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
Keywords: bacon pie, tomato pie, quick dinner, weeknight meals, easy recipes, comfort food, biscuit crust, savory pie