This might be the most Southern recipe ever. That’s a great thing because combining all of these Southern elements together into one dish can only make it that much more delicious.

Tomato Cobbler with Pimento Cheese Biscuits

Amp up the recipe by adding pimento cheese biscuits. (Stacey Little / Southern Bite)

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 1 hour

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium sweet onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 1/2 pounds medium-ripe tomatoes, cored and chopped (6 to 7 tomatoes)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the biscuit topping:

• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimentos, well-drained
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
2. Melt the butter over medium-low heat in a large, deep skillet. Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they are just starting to caramelize – 8-10 minutes. Be cautious not to burn them.
3. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the tomatoes and increase the heat to medium-high. Bring to a simmer. Add the salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until the tomatoes are tender.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and cornstarch. Stir it into the tomato mixture and cook until thickened – 2-3 minutes. Pour the tomato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
5. In a medium bowl, stir the flour, melted butter, buttermilk, cheese, pimentos, salt and garlic powder together until combined. Drop the biscuit dough by heaping spoonfuls on top of the tomato mixture. Spritz the tops of the biscuits lightly with cooking spray. Place the baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes or until bubbly and the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through. Allow to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

 This recipe originally appeared on SouthernBite.com. For more great recipes, visit the website or check out ”The Southern Bite Cookbook.”