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Pate Aux Poireaux (Leek Tart)

Title: Pate Aux Poireaux (Leek Tart) is a home-style recipe. Serves 6. 6 tb Butter 1 Egg 4 Leeks; up to 5 2 tb Light cream -finely chopped 1 c White cheddar cheese;mild 1/2 c -Water -grated 2 tb Flour;all purpose Pastry for 9 inch tart shell -Salt & ground black pepper Pate aux Poireaux This ...

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Ingredients

• 6 tbsp
• 4

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Heat 4 tablespoons of the butter in a heavy saucepan, add leeks and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Add water, cover and simmer gently for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender.

3. 3

   In another saucepan, melt the remaining two tablespoons butter, blend in flour and cook over medium heat until bubbling.

4. 4

   Blend in leek mixture, bring to a boil and season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Remove from heat.

6. 6

   Beat egg and cream together, blend with leek mixture and pour into unbaked tart shell.

7. 7

   Sprinkle top evenly with cheese.

8. 8

   Bake in preheated 400F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until cheese begins to brown.

9. 9

   SERVES: 6