Is there a name for a tomato pie without a crust? (cheese, cooking)

[gentlearts]

I just made a tomato pie with a bottom crust. The crust was soggy, even though it had been pre cooked and the tomato slices had been salted and drained before assembly.

I’m thinking that if I make it again, I will use toasted or cubed baguette slices that will soak up the moisture and be delicious, rather than a crust. I keep thinking it would be like a panzanella salad, only hot.

Is there a name for this? If so, what is it?

[harry chickpea]

Hmmm... it would be a variation of the concept behind lasagna. FWIW, when pizza is made, the oil and short cooking are in part to prevent the sogginess you experienced.

If you want to play around, you could spray the pre-cooked crust with oil or non-stick spray and then put a solid layer of coarsely cut olive leaves on top of that to act as a moisture barrier. It would make the flavor more Greek.

[steiconi]

I often put a layer of cheese on the bottom of a quiche, like a rubber mat.

[gentlearts]

Originally Posted by steiconi

I often put a layer of cheese on the bottom of a quiche, like a rubber mat.

That’s a good idea. This has cheese mixed with mayo on top, but there’s no reason why it couldn’t be on the bottom instead.

[Jkgourmet]

Google "Crustless tomato pie" shows quite a number of recipes.