You Say Tomato...! First Place Winner: Hamakua Style Tomato Pie

First Place in the Entrée Category and Overall Grand Prize Winner

Recipe submitted by Candace Ames of Hilo

Hamakua Style Tomato Pie

4 firm, meaty Hamakua Springs Tomatoes
1 9 inch pre-baked, deep dish pie shell
2 stalks green onions
Salt

1 bunch fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 small Hawaiian red chile pepper, seeded and devained

Topping:
1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 shredded cheddar cheese
1 scant cup mayonnaise
3 green onions

Slice tomatoes about 1/4 inch thick and sprinkle lightly with salt. Let drain in a colander for about 10 minutes.

Finely chop your 2 stalks of green onion.

Combine parsley, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper and small red Hawaiian chile pepper (seeded and deveined) in a small handichopper or food processor. Process for about 30 seconds or until you get a pesto-like consistency.

Sprinkle about 1/4 + cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on the bottom of your pie shell. Spread a little of the parsley mixture. Sprinkle a little of your finely chopped green onions. Top with sliced tomatoes. Spread tomatoes with a little more of your parsley mixture and the rest of your finely chopped green onions.

Prepare topping: Finely chop just the bulbs of the 3 green onions. Add to your shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded cheddar cheese and mayonnaise. Mix until well blended. Spread topping evenly over tomato filling.

Bake in preheated, 350 degrees Fahrenheit, oven for about 30 minutes or until nicely browned. Let cool, but serve warm and enjoy.

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