Flavorful Cherry Tomato Pie
- 1 ready-to-use pie crust (refrigerated or, if frozen, thaw for 20 minutes)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded fontina cheese (or your preferred mix, with the option to add 1/2 cup more)
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes (cut in half, or quartered if larger)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (washed and thinly sliced into ribbons)