Bacon-and-Leek Tart

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

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Preheat oven to 40
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Unfold pastry sheet; fit into a 9-inch square tart pan.
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Whisk egg white until light and frothy.
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Brush egg white onto pastry sheet.
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Bake at 400 for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned.
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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.
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Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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* Swiss cheese may be substituted.
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** 1 tsp. dried thyme may be substituted.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In33 m.
Servings6
Health Score9
Dish TypesSide Dish
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