Bacon-and-Leek Tart
One portion of this dish contains around 14g of protein, 42g of fat, and a total of 614 calories. This recipe serves 6. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 33 minutes. Head to the store and pick up hickory-smoked bacon, pepper, leeks, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
Remove and discard root ends and dark green tops of leeks. Thinly slice leeks, and rinse thoroughly under cold running water to remove grit and sand.
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 8 to 11 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon.
Saut leeks in hot drippings over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese, thyme, pepper, and salt.
Unfold pastry sheet; fit into a 9-inch square tart pan.
Whisk egg white until light and frothy.
Brush egg white onto pastry sheet.
Bake at 400 for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned.
Remove from oven. Press pastry with back of a spoon to flatten. Top with leek mixture; sprinkle with crumbled bacon and remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese is melted.
* Swiss cheese may be substituted.
** 1 tsp. dried thyme may be substituted.