Whether you serve this showstopper BLT Puff Pastry Sandwich Tart as an appetizer or main course, you're going to love the fresh tomato flavor topped with plenty of crisp, smoked bacon and a sweet balsamic drizzle.
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- Recipe Quick Look:
- The ingredient's you'll need for making this savory BLT Puff Pastry Tart:
- Variations and substitution suggestions:
- How this recipe came to be:
- The original publish date of this recipe:
- What I wrote about this recipe in 2017:
- What is puff pastry?
- Where to locate puff pastry in the market:
- How to thaw and prepare the puff pastry:
- The step-by-step photo instructions:
- More Kudos Kitchen recipes that featuring bacon:
- Additional recipes featuring bacon from around the web:
- Printable Recipe Card
- Please comment if you've made this recipe.
Recipe Quick Look:
DIFFICULTY LEVEL - Easy
PREP TIME - 10 Minutes
COOK TIME - 20 Minutes
MAKE IN ADVANCE - No more than 4 hours.
FLAVOR PROFILE - Crispy, buttery pastry with a creamy, cheesy sauce, garden-fresh tomatoes, smoky bacon, fresh spring mix lettuce, and a sweet balsamic drizzle to marry all the flavors. It's an elevated BLT you can have as a main or serve as an appetizer.
The ingredient's you'll need for making this savory BLT Puff Pastry Tart:
*Please note that the exact measurements along with a "shop the recipe" feature from Instacart and Walmart is available inside the printable recipe card.
The grocery list for making this BLT Puff Pastry tart is short and sweet. All you'll need is a package of puff pastry sheets (found in the freezer section of the market), bacon, tomatoes, mayonnaise, ranch dressing (optional), Parmesan cheese, assorted lettuces (I used a spring mix), and a touch of balsamic vinegar.
Variations and substitution suggestions:
Not a fan of mayonnaise? No problem. Feel free to swap plain Greek yogurt or sour cream for the mayonnaise, or use an 8-ounce block of softened cream cheese mixed with 3-4 tablespoons of your favorite salad dressing. YUM!
Still want the crunch, but without the bacon? Sprinkle on a layer of crispy French fried onions before serving. OR why not do both? That gets my vote, for sure!
What's that? You're not a fan of tomatoes? Have I got an idea for you... Why not grill up some seasoned zucchini and eggplant slices until tender, then layer them on top of the mayo/cream cheese/Greek yogurt (pick one and run with it) mixture? Wouldn't THAT be D-lish?
And last, but certainly not least, try topping this golden, savory puff pastry tart with peppery arugula in place of the spring mix, or maybe try a layer of pickled onions or candied jalapeños to take your taste buds to a whole other stratosphere of flavor!
How this recipe came to be:
I created this recipe for a BLT Puff Pastry Tart in honor of #BaconMonth 2017 when tomatoes are at their peak of flavor. The tomatoes make this tart fresh and delicious, but the bacon makes this tart outstanding!
The original publish date of this recipe:
I originally shared my BLT Puff Pastry Sandwich recipe in 2017. At that time, I was a member of a monthly online cooking group in which we were required to feature a bacon-inspired recipe each and every month of the year.
I've since added additional information I hope you'll find helpful, and I've updated some of the photos you'll see here. However, the recipe itself has remained unchanged.
What I wrote about this recipe in 2017:
Imagine a golden-brown, flaky crust with a light crunch, a creamy base in which to nestle fresh garden tomatoes, lots and lots of perfectly cooked bacon sprinkled on top, along with a handful of fresh lettuce and a light drizzle of balsamic vinegar to bring it all together. On second thought, don't just imagine it...MAKE IT! I'll show you how.
What is puff pastry?
Puff pastry is a very light, flaky, buttery dough made by working layers of butter into the dough with a specific rolling and folding technique.
Where to locate puff pastry in the market:
If there is one item in the grocery store that is head and shoulders above the rest, it's puff pastry sheets.
Located in the freezer section of the grocery store, puff pastry can elevate just about any recipe (sweet or savory) to look like it came right from the local corner bakery.
How to thaw and prepare the puff pastry:
The key to using frozen store-bought puff pastry sheets for this recipe is to thaw one pastry package (two puff pastry packages per box) for approximately 15 minutes at room temperature.
As the pastry thaws, gently unfold it (it will be folded into thirds), removing the paper as you go, and make sure to smooth and press the fold lines with your hands or a rolling pin.
For this recipe of BLT Puff Pastry Tart, I used my hands (see the photos below) to gently pull and press the puff pastry sheet into a square.
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The step-by-step photo instructions:
- Lay 12 slices of bacon on a sheet tray and bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven (190 degrees C) until cooked (approximately 20-25 minutes).
- Slice 4-5 garden fresh tomatoes (¼" thickness) and lay them on a paper towel to drain (for approximately 7-10 minutes) some of their excess moisture. Set aside.
- Drain the cooked bacon on paper towels and set aside.
- Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
- Gently use your hands to work the pastry into an even square and flatten out the folds.
- Use a paring knife to score a ½" border around the entire square of pastry to form a frame.
- Mix together an egg wash using 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of water.
- Use a pastry brush a lightly brush the egg wash around the entire outside border of the pastry sheet.
- Use a fork to dock holes throughout the center of the square.
- Bake the puff pastry sheet in a preheated 400 degree F (205 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes until puffed and golden (*Note - the egg washed edges will be a deeper golden brown then the center).
- Use a spatula to gently press the center section of the tart down so the outer "frame" stands out slightly.
- In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ranch dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
- Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly in the center of the puff pastry tart marking sure to keep it inside the outer "frame."
- Lay the tomato slices over the top of the mayonnaise mixture and season them with salt and pepper.
- Crumble the drained bacon over top of the tomato slices.
- Add assorted lettuce leaves to the top of the tart and drizzle with a light touch of balsamic vinegar.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready serve.
More Kudos Kitchen recipes that featuring bacon:
If you love caramel corn but are ready for something new and unusual, look no further!! Bacon and Cashew Caramel Corn is a treat you didn't know you needed. You'll wonder how you lived without it!
Baked Bean Soup with Beef and Bacon is a quick and hearty soup that comes together in 30 minutes or less.
Skillet Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon is delicious! It's a one skillet meal that the whole family will love!
The unexpected flavors of bacon and root beer pair deliciously well in this surprising Bacon Root Beer Bundt Cake. It's the perfect cake for any celebration or occasion.
Tomato Bacon Pasta is a tiny pasta dish bathed in a smooth, creamy mascarpone sauce with a hint of bacon. It's a deliciously fast, easy, and comforting dish.
Additional recipes featuring bacon from around the web:
As mentioned earlier, here is a list of recipes by the other bacon month participants from 2017. By clicking on the title name below you'll be taken directly to that blogger's website for additional information about their individual recipes.
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BLT Puff Pastry Sandwich Appetizer Tart
Equipment
- parchment paper optional
- cooking spray optional
- square spatula optional
- fork
- paper towels for draining sliced tomatoes
Ingredients
- 12 slices bacon cooked, drained on paper towels,and crumbled.
- 4-5 fresh, ripe slicing tomatoes sliced into ¼" thickness. Set on paper towels to drain slightly
- 1 puff pastry sheet thawed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup assorted spring mix lettuces or more if desired
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
- Press the thawed puff pastry sheet into an even square on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
- Use a paring knife to score a ½" border around the entire square of pastry.
- In a small bowl, mix together the egg and water.
- Use a pastry brush to lightly brush the egg wash around the scored "frame" of the pastry sheet.
- Use the tines of a fork to dock holes inside the center of the puff pastry square.
- Bake the prepared pastry sheet square in a preheated oven for 20 minutes (or until puffed and golden) *Note - the "frame" of the pastry sheet will be a deeper golden color due to the egg wash.
- Remove the pastry sheet from the oven and use a spatula to press the center of the square lightly (while still hot) to highlight the "frame" around the pastry. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ranch dressing, Parmesan cheese.
- Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly inside the "frame" of the puff pastry square.
- Top the mayonnaise mixture with the sliced tomatoes.
- Season the tomatoes lightly with salt and pepper.
- Evenly top the tomatoes with the drained and crumbled bacon and top the bacon with the assorted lettuce leaves.
- Evenly drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the top of the tart and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- *Note - This tart should only be made up to 4 hours in advance.
- Cut into squares and serve as an appetizer or light dinner.
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