a classic that works

Leek, bacon and cheese tart

An everyday dish for 2, ready in 35 minutes, around $2.73 a serving. People actually plan it with Popotam, and it's in season in October.

35mintotal
≈ $2.73a serving
856kcalper serving
26gof protein
In season in OctoberFreezes well
Leek, bacon and cheese tart, a serving idea
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Step-by-step recipe

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  1. Wash and cut the leeks

    Split the leeks in half lengthwise, rinse them well under water to get rid of the dirt, then cut them into thin rounds.

  2. Brown the bacon

    Cook the smoked diced bacon in the dry skillet over medium heat, with no added fat. Move it to a plate or the bowl once it's golden.

  3. Soften the leeks

    In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, add the leeks, salt lightly and add a splash of water. Stir often until tender.

    Tip · Drain the leeks well and let the water cook off at the end, otherwise the bottom of the tart stays soggy.
  4. Preheat the oven

    While the leeks cook, turn the oven on to 180 °C, convection or regular bake.

  5. Make the filling

    In the bowl, mix the crème fraîche, half the shredded cheese, the nutmeg, pepper, the bacon and the drained cooked leeks. Taste before salting: the bacon is already salty.

  6. Fill the tart shell

    Lay the pie dough in the pan, prick the bottom with a fork, then spread the cream, bacon and leek mix over it. Sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.

  7. Bake the tart

    Bake at 180 °C until the crust is golden and the cheese is browned. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

    Tip · Serve the tart with a green salad for a lighter meal, if you have one on hand.
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The questions you're asking

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How many calories in a serving?

One serving has about 856 kcal. 26% comes from carbs, 12% from protein and 61% from fat.

55 gCarbs
26 gProtein
58 gFat
Per serving (the dish for 2, divided by 2)
Energy856 kcal
Protein25.6 g
Carbs54.6 g
of which sugars8 g
Fat58.3 g
of which saturated fat31.3 g
Fiber4.5 g
Salt2.9 g

Worked out ingredient by ingredient with the ANSES Ciqual 2025 table, never written by an AI. It's an estimate: veggie sizes and brands make the numbers vary.

How much does it cost?

About $2.73 a serving, adding up the average prices of the ingredients you need to buy.

≈ $5.47for 2 people
≈ $2.73a serving

Pantry salt, oil and spices aren't counted. Your store and your brands will move the total, but the ballpark is right.

How long does it keep?

2 days in the fridge, in a closed container, once cooled within two hours. After that, into the freezer it goes.

2 daysin the fridge
Yesin the freezer, thaw it in the fridge the day before

Times Popotam uses for meal prep, based on ANSES guidance, rounded down. The details: how long cooked dishes keep.

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