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 Leek and Herb Tart with Gouda Cheese

 

Great side dish to hearty meats, and a nice appetizer for a wine tasting party too...
 

 

 

CRUST:

 

2 cups 

 

flour

 

3 Tbs 

 

bulgur

 

1 tsp 

 

salt

 

2/3 cup 

 

chilled shortening, cut into pieces

 

Approx. 8 Tbs 

 

ice water
 

 

 

 

FILLING:

 

2 Tbs 

 

olive oil

 

4 large 

 

leeks (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced

 

4 large 

 

garlic cloves, finely chopped

 

1˝ cups 

 

(packed) grated Gouda cheese (about 6 oz.)

 

1 Tbs 

 

chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 t. dried)

 

1 Tbs 

 

chopped fresh oregano (or 1 t. dried)

 

1 Tbs 

 

chopped fresh sage (or 1 t. dried)

 

 

 

salt and pepper to taste

 

 

1

To prepare crust: Combine first 3 ingredients in food processor. Add shortening and cut in until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add enough water to bind dough, processing just until mixture begins to gather together. Gather dough into a ball. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 15" diameter round. Transfer to 9" diameter tart pan with removeable bottom. Trim edges. Pierce dough all over with fork. Chill 15 minutes.

2

To prepare filling: Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add leeks and garlic and sauté until tender and golden, stirring occasionally and adding up to 3 T. of water if mixture becomes too dry, about 40 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Mix cheese and herbs into leeks. Season with salt and pepper.

3

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Bake crust until golden, piercing with a fork if bubbles form, about 15 minutes. Spoon filling into crust. Bake until cheese melts and filling is heated through, about 15 minutes.

4

Let sit for a few minutes, then remove pan sides and cut into wedges.

 

Servings: 6

 

 Cooking Tips

*Bulgur is also called cracked wheat and is available at natural foods stores and many supermarkets too.

**We have found that the shortening that is sold in cubes is easiest to measure and use.

***The crust dough may be prepared 1 day ahead- place in pan, cover and chill. (do not bake)

****The filling may be prepared up to 8 hours in advance. Cover and chill.

 

 Recipe Source

Bon Appetit, February 1993

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