When did football become so dramatic?
My favorite Packers lost to the 49ers. I may as well be too, I don’t know who to root for now…
Duck fans are in a spin over the news that no, Chip Kelly is not staying in Oregon like he said he was.
…and then there’s something going on in Notre Dame? *sigh*
This is about the time I head back into the kitchen to make more game watching food. These tomato cheese pie bites are, to me, perfect football food. Of course they may create more drama – too girly? Too frilly? Too cheesy?
No – something can never be too cheesy.
tomato cheese pie bites
inspired by plum pie bites
dairy, egg, soy and gluten free, vegan
1 pint whole cherry tomatoes
2-3 ounces cheddar (dairy free)
1 recipe easy pie crust (vegan / gluten free)
2 tablespoons butter (dairy and soy free), melted
Rinse tomatoes and pat dry, leaving them ‘whole’. Slice cheddar into 1 1/2 inch squares. Roll out dough. Set a piece of cheddar on pie pastry dough, top with 1 or 2 tomatoes and cut around, leaving at least an inch around to wrap (eyeball this estimation based on size of tomatoes). Wrap pastry around cheddar and tomato, covering completely, place seam side down on prepared (parchment, silpat) baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tomatoes, dough.
Brush with melted butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes, until crust is golden brown.
Are you a football fan, or are you just there for the food?
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
How cute are these, what perfect little bites!
Kristina Sloggett says
thanks, Laura! I love little bite size foods…
Krista says
these look amazing & i too am a packer fan from wisconsin!! i must try to make these asap!
Kristina Sloggett says
Go Pack!! well… next year, I suppose 😉 enjoy!
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says
I’m just there for the tailgate. 🙂
I’m not even a cheese person and you’re KILLING me right now.
Kristina Sloggett says
yay! I have succeeded in my plan MUAH AH AH. (wait – not to KILL you. just to dazzle you!).
[email protected] says
I just pinned these because they sound amazing…like a party in my mouth.
By the way, earlier this week, I nominated you for the Liebster blog award because I think you’re the coolest thing since sliced bread. Just saying.
Kristina Sloggett says
thank you so much! you just made my day, sincerely. and I hope you make these, they definitely are fun!
[email protected] says
I’ll make them and then report back, even though I already know they are delicious. We host a Super Bowl party every year and these will be perfect for it.
Kristina Sloggett says
oh, great! hope everyone likes them, I am honored they’ll be at your party!
Heather @ Better With Veggies says
Oh man these look fantastic!! Tomatoes and cheese are such an amazing combo!
Kristina Sloggett says
aren’t they? another classic combination…
[email protected] says
Those look great! Love it.
By the way I have a give a way on my site! check it out
Have a great weekend
Kristina Sloggett says
thanks, Jenn! …and I’ll be right over… 😉