Tomato Leek Bacon Tart Recipes

LEEK TART

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the flour, salt and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute leeks in drippings until tender; stir in the bacon. Stir in flour until blended; set aside., On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Transfer to an ungreased 10-in. springform pan. Spoon leek mixture into crust. Trim pastry to 1/4 in. above filling; press pastry against sides of pan. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat the eggs, cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Pour over leek mixture. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes longer. Serve warm.

BACON AND TOMATO TARTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Thinly slice tomatoes. Lightly salt and pepper the tomatoes. Layer the tomatoes between paper towels for ten minutes.
• Melt the butter in a skillet. Cook onions and shallots until translucent.
• Mix mayonnaise and cheeses.
• Lightly brush mustard in bottom of tart shells. Layer tomatoes and onions in shells. Sprinkle the tops of each tart with crumbled bacon. Top each tart with the mayonnaise cheese mixture. Place tarts on a baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes.

TOMATO-LEEK-BACON TART

Steps:

• Coat a 9-inch tart pan with cooking spray. Fit piecrust into pan. Bake at 450°F for 10 minute Remove from oven.
• Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese blend.
• Sauté leeks in hot oil over medium heat just until tender; sprinkle over crust. Arrange tomato over leeks; sprinkle with basil and garlic.
• Stir remaining 1 cup cheese blend, chopped bacon and next four ingredients in a bowl. Spoon cheese mixture over tart and then spread to edges.
• Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes or until golden Garnish if desired.

TOMATO-LEEK-BACON TART

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Coat a 9-inch tart pan with cooking spray. Fit piecrust into pan according to package directions.
• Bake for 10 minutes or until golden. Remove crust from oven; sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese blend.
• Lower the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Saute leeks in hot oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until tender; sprinkle over crust. Arrange tomatoes over leeks; sprinkle with basil and garlic.
• Stir together remaining 1 cup cheese blend, chopped bacon, and next 4 ingredients in a bowl. Spoon cheese mixture over tart, spreading to edges.
• Bake for 25 minutes or until golden. Cut tart into 4 slices. Garnish, with basil sprigs, if desired.