Elise Bauer

9-inch pie shell (see pie crust recipe for homemade version)

 cup chopped yellow or red onion (about 1/3 onion, diced)

tomatoes, cut in half horizontally, squeezed to remove excess juice, roughly chopped, to yield approximately 3 cups (700 ml) chopped tomatoes

kosher salt

sliced basil (about 8 large leaves)*

(8 oz, 225 g) grated cheese (combination of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack, or Gruyere or Mozzarella)

 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise

(or more to taste) of Frank's Hot Sauce (or Tabasco)

Freshly ground black pepper