Best Leek And Bacon Tart Recipes

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LEEK TART



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This tart has a flaky pastry crust and tasty filling of leeks, bacon, eggs and cream. Satisfying and delicious, it makes a nice brunch dish, but you can serve it for any meal. -Anneliese Deising Plymouth, MI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup cold butter
9 to 11 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
1 pound thick-sliced bacon, diced
3-1/2 pounds leeks (white portion only), sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, salt and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute leeks in drippings until tender; stir in the bacon. Stir in flour until blended; set aside., On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Transfer to an ungreased 10-in. springform pan. Spoon leek mixture into crust. Trim pastry to 1/4 in. above filling; press pastry against sides of pan. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat the eggs, cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Pour over leek mixture. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes longer. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

TOMATO-LEEK-BACON TART



Tomato-Leek-Bacon Tart image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Vegetable cooking spray
1/2 (15-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts
1 (8-ounce) package shredded Italian three-cheese blend, divided
3 medium leeks, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 plum tomatoes, sliced
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1/2 (2.1-ounce) package fully cooked bacon slices, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Garnish: fresh basil sprigs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Coat a 9-inch tart pan with cooking spray. Fit piecrust into pan according to package directions.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until golden. Remove crust from oven; sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese blend.
  • Lower the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Saute leeks in hot oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until tender; sprinkle over crust. Arrange tomatoes over leeks; sprinkle with basil and garlic.
  • Stir together remaining 1 cup cheese blend, chopped bacon, and next 4 ingredients in a bowl. Spoon cheese mixture over tart, spreading to edges.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until golden. Cut tart into 4 slices. Garnish, with basil sprigs, if desired.

LEEK, CHEESE & BACON TART



Leek, cheese & bacon tart image

This tart looks as impressive as it tastes. Leftovers are great for lunchboxes too

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tbsp olive oil
3 leeks , thinly sliced
375g pack ready-rolled puff pastry
150g pack soft cheese with garlic and herbs
4 rashers streaky bacon , snipped
100g grated emmental

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat the oil in a frying pan, then gently fry the leeks until soft, about 5 mins. Cool. Unroll the pastry onto a baking sheet. Spread the soft cheese over the pastry to within 3cm of the edges. Scatter over the leeks, bacon and grated emmental.
  • Flip the edges of the pastry over the filling. Bake for 20 mins until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637 calories, Fat 49 grams fat, SaturatedFat 22 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 2.2 milligram of sodium

TOMATO-LEEK-BACON TART



Tomato-Leek-Bacon Tart image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Vegetable cooking spray
1/2 (15-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts
1 (8-ounce) package shredded Italian three-cheese blend, divided
3 medium leeks, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 plum tomatoes, sliced
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1/2 (2.1-ounce) package fully cooked bacon slices, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Garnish: fresh basil sprigs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Coat a 9-inch tart pan with cooking spray. Fit piecrust into pan according to package directions.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until golden. Remove crust from oven; sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese blend.
  • Lower the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Saute leeks in hot oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until tender; sprinkle over crust. Arrange tomatoes over leeks; sprinkle with basil and garlic.
  • Stir together remaining 1 cup cheese blend, chopped bacon, and next 4 ingredients in a bowl. Spoon cheese mixture over tart, spreading to edges.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until golden. Cut tart into 4 slices. Garnish, with basil sprigs, if desired.

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