Best Tomato Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 9-inch pie shell (see pie crust recipe for homemade version)
• 3-4 tomatoes, cut in half horizontally, squeezed to remove excess juice, roughly chopped, to yield approximately 3 cups (700 ml) chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow or red onion (about 1/3 onion, diced)
• 1/4 cup basil
• 2 cups (8 oz, 225 g) grated cheese (combination of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack, or Gruyere or Mozzarella)
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon (or more to taste) of Frank's Hot Sauce (or Tabasco)
• Freshly ground black pepper