Ultimate Tomato Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 ½ pounds vine-ripe tomatoes, sliced ¼ inch thick
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 teaspoons fine Italian-seasoned bread crumbs