Ingredients
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 1/2 (15-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts
- 1 (8-ounce) package shredded Italian three-cheese blend, divided
- 3 medium leeks, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 plum tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 (2.1-ounce) package fully cooked bacon slices, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Garnish: fresh basil sprigs
Directions
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.
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By rfd1440_7856947
Fort Lauderdale, FL
on September 16, 2008
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I make a lot of quiches and tarts and this is by far the best! Easy to make, colorful, and extremely tasty. Will be serving this a lot.
By stacylamons_7622818
Spring, TX
on April 24, 2007
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This tart is delicious and simple to make. I will be making it for showers, ladies luncheons, etc. Great recipe, Nancy!
By weaf45_6926853
canton, MA
on January 18, 2007
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This tart was absolutely wonderful! It was rich and tasty while light at the same time. Will definitely be making this many times.
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