The Crust Just Melts In Your Mouth - Bacon And Leek Galette - Perfect Quick Dinner For A Busy Day

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon reduces fat content while still providing a savory flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with less fat.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought crust

Whole wheat crust increases fiber content.

In a medium bowl mix butter with sugar and salt.

Once combined, mix in milk and egg yolk.

Mix until sloppy and add flour, stirring until just combined.

Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.

Chop up and fry bacon until crispy.

Add olive oil to the pan.

Chop up leek and mushrooms and add to the frying pan.

Add garlic and cook for 4 minutes or until the leeks are soft.

Deglaze the pan with white wine.

Add chopped walnuts and parmesan cheese, stirring to combine.

Add in the crispy bacon and cream, stirring again.

Season with salt, pepper, and thyme, then remove from heat.

Roll out the pie dough into a circle.

Pour the filling in the middle and spread out.

Fold over the outer edges inward to partially cover the filling.

Bake at 400°F for 35 minutes.

Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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