LEEK TART

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This tart has a flaky pastry crust and tasty filling of leeks, bacon, eggs and cream. Satisfying and delicious, it makes a nice brunch dish, but you can serve it for any meal. -Anneliese Deising Plymouth, MI

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup cold butter
9 to 11 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
1 pound thick-sliced bacon, diced
3-1/2 pounds leeks (white portion only), sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.