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Pate aux Poireaux (Leek Tart)

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

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Ingredients

• 6 tbsp
• 4

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Servings: 6 6 tb Butter 4 Leeks; up to 5

2. 2

   Pastry for 9 inch tart shell

3. 3

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

4. 4

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

5. 5

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

6. 6

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

7. 7

   Remove from heat.

8. 8

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

9. 9

   Sprinkle top evenly with cheese.

10. 10

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

11. 11

    SERVES: 6