19-inch Classic Piecrust pre-baked pie shell (recipe on page 95)
1cupgrated Monterey Jack cheese
½cupolive oil
½cuptorn basil leaves
1cupchopped andouille sausage
1cupcooked crawfish tails
1cupgrated Cheddar cheese
1cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
1small Bermuda onionpeeled and thinly sliced
1cupItalian seasoned bread crumbs
Garnish: fresh basil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels.
Core tomatoes and cut into ¼-inch-thick slices. Let drain for about 1 hour on paper towels to remove excess liquid (otherwise pie will be soggy).
In the bottom of prepared pie shell, layer ¼ cup Monterey Jack cheese and then top with sliced tomatoes. Brush tomatoes with olive oil and then sprinkle with one-third
each of basil, andouille, crawfish tails, Cheddar, and Parmesan along with ¼ cup Monterey Jack. Season to taste with salt and pepper and then add 2 to 3 slices of Bermuda onion. Continue with tomato slices and repeat layers 2 to 3 times or until pie is filled. Sprinkle top generously with bread crumbs along with any remaining cheeses and basil.
Bake for 1 to 1½ hours or until cheese is melted and bread crumbs are well browned. Shield edge of crust with foil during last 10 to 15 minutes, if needed. Remove from oven. Allow pie to cool for 30 minutes on a wire rack before serving. If desired, place finished pie in refrigerator and serve cold, or freeze until ready to use. *