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How to make the best bacon and leek tart recipe - Uses prepared crusts to make it quick and easy. Simple food makes the best holiday dinners, lunches, brunches, or suppers.

Not too long ago, I followed a link from a site that I love to a blog called Storm of Thoughts (no longer a live site). I’d never been there before, and I thought I’d have a look around. I loved it and subscribed so that I wouldn’t miss any new posts.

My favorite post on Storm of Thoughts was for this Leek Tart. Chrissy’s pictures were gorgeous, and I knew this was just the kind of dish I’d love to cook and eat.

I decided to prepare it for Easter dinner. I’m glad I did.

It was my favorite dish of the whole meal.

I made a few changes to Chrissy’s original recipe. My version is below.

Leek Tart

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 prepared pie crust I used one from the dairy case of the grocery store.
  • 4 large leeks white part only and lower green stem only
  • 1/2 pound turkey bacon
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk I had some heavy cream that I wanted to use up so I ended up with about 1/4 cup of heavy cream and 1 3/4 cups of milk.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 cups cheese shredded (I used half mozzarella and half 3 cheddar blend but you could use whatever you like.)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350. Roll the pie crust out in a 10-inch tart pan or pie plate. Store in the refrigerator while preparing filling.
  • Cut the leaks about in half, a little above where they turn green. Remove the roots and save the greens for another recipe. Slice the leeks lengthwise and place in a bowl to clean. Soak them in cold water (this crisps them) while you remove the dirt from between the layers. When they are all clean, slice into rounds about 1/2 thick. Saute the leeks in a little butter and olive oil until soft.
  • Remove leeks from pan and fry the bacon until crisp, then drain, let cool, and break into small pieces.
  • Wipe the pan with a paper towel. Melt the 3 tablespoons of butter and quickly add the flour. Stir continuously while cooking for one minute. Slowly whisk in the milk, and continue whisking 3 to 5 minutes, until the rue is thick and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and chili powder, adding more or less to taste.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, and add the beaten eggs and cheese. Continue stirring until the eggs and cheese are incorporated into the rue.
  • Add the leeks and bacon and mix well. Pour the mixture into the pastry-lined pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes at 350, until puffed and golden brown. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean. Serve warm.
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How to make the best bacon and leek tart recipe - Uses prepared crusts to make it quick and easy. Simple food makes the best holiday dinners, lunches, brunches, or suppers.

How to make the best bacon and leek tart recipe - Uses prepared crusts to make it quick and easy. Simple food makes the best holiday dinners, lunches, brunches, or suppers.

How to make the best bacon and leek tart recipe - Uses prepared crusts to make it quick and easy. Simple food makes the best holiday dinners, lunches, brunches, or suppers.

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  2. Mariana says

    I had a tough evening and reading the first sentence of this post really made my day. Or night. Or both. You know what I mean. Thanks 🙂

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  6. Mariana says

    Not sure if my comment went through in the wee hours of the morning, but I just wanted to tell you that the first sentence of your post really made my day. I had a tough evening, and reading that made me smile. Thanks! 🙂

    Mariana’s last blog post..Sightseeing Sunday: Busch Gardens Williamsburg

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