Bacon and Leek Tart

  • Prep 35 min
  • Total 1 hr 5 min
  • Ingredients 8
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from 17.3-oz package), thawed
  • 1 egg white, slightly beaten
  • 3 thick slices hickory-smoked bacon
  • 4 medium leeks, sliced
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (4 oz)
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400°F. Unfold pastry sheet; place in 9-inch square tart pan with removable bottom. Brush pastry with egg white. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until browned.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat 8 to 11 minutes or until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in skillet. Add leeks to drippings; cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese, the chopped thyme, salt and pepper.
  • 3
    Press pastry with back of spoon to flatten. Spoon leek mixture over pastry; sprinkle with crumbled bacon and remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
332
Total Fat
21g
0%
Saturated Fat
8g
0%
Sodium
614mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
0%
Dietary Fiber
2g
0%
Protein
12g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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