Butternut Squash, Lardons, and Cheese Tart
A cozy tart combining the sweet flavor of butternut squash with crispy lardons and melted cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Pie Crust
- 1 Cup Butternut Squash, Peeled and Diced
- 1 Cup Lardons or Bacon, Chopped
- 1 Cup Cheese (Gruyere or Cheddar)
- 1 Onion, Finely Chopped
- 3 Eggs
- 1 Cup Cream
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- Fresh Herbs (Optional, for Garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the pie crust, letting it sit at room temperature if frozen.
- Sauté the lardons or bacon in a skillet until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté the onions in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes, add butternut squash, and cook for an additional 10-12 minutes.
- Prepare the filling by whisking together eggs and cream, then mixing in cheese, lardons, and the sautéed mixture.
- Fill the pie crust with the mixture.
- Bake the tart for 30-35 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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