A tasty leek and cheese
tart with a mashed potato crust.
Vichyssoise
Tart
- 6 large eggs - divided
use
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
2 cups mashed potatoes*, cooled slightly
1 cup thinly sliced leeks
2 tablespoons water
1 cup shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Dill sprigs, optional
- In medium bowl, beat together
1 of the eggs and the onion salt. Add potatoes. Stir until well
blended. Spread over bottom and up sides of lightly greased 9-inch
pie plate or shallow baking dish. Set aside.
- In small saucepan over
medium heat, cover and cook leeks and water, stirring occasionally,
until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain. Stir in shredded
cheese and spoon into prepared crust.
- Beat together remaining
eggs, lemon juice and milk until blended. Pour over leeks and
cheese.
- Bake in preheated 375°F
(190°C) oven until puffed and knife inserted near center
comes out clean, about 30 to 40 minutes. Garnish with dill sprigs,
if desired.
Makes 4 servings.
Adapted Recipe and photograph
provided courtesy of the American Egg Board.
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