Recipe: Leek Tart

March 26, 2009 on 8:00 am | In Recipes |

This is the type of recipe that is simple enough to make any night of the week (especially if you don’t make your own piecrust), not too heavy but still filling, and definitely a crowd pleaser.

1 prepared piecrust
3 large leeks, white part only
1/2 lb. bacon
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
salt and pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded gruyere cheese (can substitute your favorite!)

Preheat oven to 350. Line a 9 or 10 inch tart pan with the crust. Place in fridge to chill while preparing filling.

Slice leeks lengthwise and place in a bowl to clean. Then slice again lengthwise and then into rounds, about 1/2 thick. Saute leeks in a little butter and olive oil to soften.

Remove leeks from pan and fry the bacon until crisp, then drain, let cool, and break into small pieces.

Take out the bacon and clean the pan with a paper towel. Melt the 3 Tbls. butter, add the flour and cook one minute while stirring. Slowly whisk in milk, and continue whisking 3 to 5 minutes, until thick and smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Add the leeks, bacon, eggs and cheese to flour mixture. Then pour it all into the pastry-lined tart (or pie) pan.

Bake for 30 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm.

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  1. Yummy tart! I would think you could make it with onion instead of leeks if you wanted, don’t you? This with a nice salad….

    Comment by Luci — March 26, 2009 #

  2. Sounds so yummy! I wonder if I could get my hubby to try it.

    Comment by Staci A — March 26, 2009 #

  3. That sounds SO good! I wonder how it would work with goat cheese…

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  7. OMG, this is an ideal recipe for halloween this year. And it looks easy enough that not only I can do it, but I think my kids would love to help as well. We can make it a family event :)

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