Tomato Pie Dip is a hot, cheesy appetizer inspired by the classic Southern tomato pie - without any soggy crust. It layers juicy Italian tomatoes, sweet onion, fresh basil, and crispy bacon under a rich mix of cream cheese, mayo, Parmesan, cheddar, and mozzarella. Baked until golden and bubbly!
Tomato Pie Dip
My least favorite part of Tomato Pie is the soggy crust - so I thought it would be even better as a dip! And this dip’s got all the flavors of a Southern tomato pie — tomatoes, bacon, basil — covered up with four melty cheeses. Throw it on the pit till it’s hot and bubbly, then grab the dipper of your choice and dig in.
Author:Malcom Reed
Ingredients
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced Italian-style tomatoes, well-drained
- ½ sweet onion, finely diced
- 2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 8 slices bacon, cooked crispy and chopped (reserve 2 slices for garnish)
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1 Tbsp Killer Hogs Italian Stallion Seasoning (or your favorite Italian seasoning blend)
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise (Blue Plate recommended)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 green onions, sliced thin (optional garnish)
Directions
Prep the tomatoes
Drain the canned tomatoes very well. Pat with paper towels to remove as much liquid as possible—this keeps your dip from turning watery.
Build the tomato base
In a mixing bowl, combine drained tomatoes, diced onion, 2 Tbsp basil, 6 slices of chopped bacon, and 1 Tbsp Italian Stallion seasoning. Stir to combine. Spread evenly in the bottom of a cast iron skillet or baking dish.
Make the cheese topping
In another bowl, mix softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan, cheddar, and mozzarella until smooth. Season lightly with more Italian Stallion.
Assemble
Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the tomato base. Sprinkle a little extra seasoning on top for color.
Cook
Place the dish on a 375°F pellet grill (or oven) and bake for 30–45 minutes, until the dip is hot, bubbly, and the top is golden brown.
Finish & serve
Remove from heat and let cool for 5–10 minutes. Garnish with reserved bacon, fresh basil, and green onion if using. Serve warm with Fritos, toast points, or pita chips.