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LEEK AND CHEDDAR TART



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Make and share this Leek and Cheddar Tart recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 9 inch pie shell, unbaked
1/4 cup butter
6 medium leeks, trimmed and thinly sliced (white and light green parts only)
2 cups grated mild white cheddar cheese
3 large egg yolks
1 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mace

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Bake pie shell until light brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Let cool.
  • Melt butter in medium skillet over low heat.
  • Add leeks and saute until tender but not soft, about 15 minutes.
  • Spread in pie crust.
  • Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
  • Whisk yolks, cream, salt, pepper and mace in medium bowl.
  • Pour over leeks; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake until filling is set and golden-brown, about 40 minutes.
  • Cool atleast 40 minutes before serving.

IRISH LEEK AND CHEDDAR TART



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Blogger Beth Dooley from Seasonal Appetites shares a favorite recipe.

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from a 17.3-oz package), thawed as directed on package
1 large egg
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 leeks, trimmed and finely sliced*
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut sheet of parchment paper to fit cookie sheet. Unfold puff pastry onto parchment paper. Crimp up the edges with fork to make a square.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together egg and cheese. Spread cheese mixture on bottom of pastry. Arrange leek slices on top. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until leek slices are golden brown. Remove from oven; allow to cool 1 minute before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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