Bacon & Leek Tart Recipe

Name: Bacon & Leek Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed; 1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon, diced; 2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat; 8 leeks; 4 onions; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated; Salt & freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon, diced
2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat
8 leeks
4 onions
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated
Salt & freshly ground pepper

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["Line tart pan with puff pastry sheet, top with foil and pie weights, and prebake according to package directions. Let cool on a wire rack and set aside. Preheat oven to 425.", "Trim leeks down to light green part. Slice in half lengthwise and then slice very thinly. Add to a colander set over cold water in a bowl and swish to remove sand. Lift leeks out and drain; repeat twice, using fresh water. Thinly slice onions.", "Add bacon to a heavy Dutch oven over medium heat and cook until crisp, set aside to drain; reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat. Add butter and sautee leeks and onions, cooking until lightly browned. Use some salt to cook the vegetables down, about 20 - 25 minutes.", "Make custard by mixing eggs and cream. Fill baked tart shell with bacon pieces, leek mixture and season with salt & pepper. Pour in custard and top with cheese.", "Bake at 425 degrees for 40 minutes.
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Can be frozen before baking."]

674

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed, 1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon, diced, 2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat, 8 leeks, and more.

Yes, Bacon & Leek Tart falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Bacon & Leek Tart

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