LEEK AND BACON TART

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Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Filling:
3 bacon slices, cut crosswise
7 C chopped leeks, ~4 large
1/2 t salt
1/4 t black pepper
1-1/4 C egg substitute
2/3 C fat free milk
Crust:
1 C flour
1/4 t salt
2T chilled butter
2T veg shortening
1/4 t cider vinegar
4-5 T ice water

Steps:

  • Crust: combine flour + 1/4 t salt; cut in butter until like coarse meal. Add vinegar and ice water, 1 T at a time; toss with fork until moist. Gently press into 4" circle on plastic wrap; cover with plastic wrap. Roll dough, still covered, into 12" circle. Chill 10 min. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove 1 sheet of plastic; let stand ~1 min. Fit into 10" round removeable bottom tart pan. Remove plastic. Press against bottom and sides of pan. Fold edges under. Line w/foil and bake @ 425 for 10 min. Cool. Filling: Heat skillet med-high - add bacon. Remove and add leeks, cover and cook for 20 min, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with 1/4 t salt + 1/8 t pepper. Remove. Arrange leek and bacon in prepared crust. Combine egg and milk, 1/4 t salt, + 1/8 t pepper. Stir and pour into crust. Bake @ 425 for 25 mins or until knife in center comes clean; let stand 10 min.

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