Tomato-Leek-Bacon Tart

Submitted by 905786

"This is from a Southern Living Cook Off Book. Nancy was a $2000.00 winner. It is loved by my grandchildren as well as adults. We call it gourmet pizza!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 1 pie
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 0.5 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Italian cheese blend, divided
• 3 medium leeks, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 plum tomatoes, sliced
• 1 cup loosely packed chopped basil leaves
• 3 chopped garlic cloves
• 0.5 (2 1/8 ounce) package ready to serve cooked bacon
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper

• Garnish

• fresh basil leaf
• plum tomato, slices

directions

1. Coat a 9-inch tart pan with cooking spray. Fit piecrust into pan. Bake at 450°F for 10 minute Remove from oven.
2. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese blend.
3. Sauté leeks in hot oil over medium heat just until tender; sprinkle over crust. Arrange tomato over leeks; sprinkle with basil and garlic.
4. 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.
5. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes or until golden Garnish if desired.