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    Published: Aug 4, 2014 · Modified: Jun 6, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 21 Comments

    Alsatian Cheese and Bacon Tart

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    This Cheese and Bacon Tart is super delicious. The flaky pastry, smoky bacon, and nutty melted cheese can be both a fantastic appetizer or a light main course meal.

    Alsatian Cheese and Bacon Tart via kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    *Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2014. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.

    A few weeks ago I had the distinct displeasure of biding my time in a hospital waiting room for hours on end waiting for news about a beloved family member. Sadly, I think we've all been there in one form or another and we've all had to rely on whatever magazines happen to be there to help pass the slowly ticking hands on the clock. This recipe for Alsatian Cheese and Bacon Tart comes from one such magazine. It's out of the 2006 (yep you read that correctly, only 12 years old) Gourmet Magazine, and I consider myself lucky to have found it!

    My husband's family is Alsatian (Alsace is a region in Northeastern France, which has passed between French and German control many times during the course of its history), and I don't have many any Alsatian recipes in my repertoire. And, if I'm totally honest, I sadly only have one recipe that was handed down from my mother-in-law, Dorothy before she passed away and it's for Grandma G's Anise Cookies. I honestly don't know if this cookie is of Alsatian descent, but I'm going to go out on a limb and say it is. This Alsatian Cheese and Bacon Tart will be my second, and by far my favorite, as I'm not a huge fan of the taste of the anise cookies. LOL (Sorry to my husband's family).

    Seeing this particular recipe in the old 2006 Gourmet Magazine felt almost like divine intervention to me and kind of like I was receiving a message from above. You see, the beloved family member we were waiting in the hospital for news on was my soon-to-be 94-year-old father-in-law who is in failing health, but has more spunk and gumption than anyone I've ever known. His taste in food has always been rather simple (meat and potatoes) and he's not nearly as adventurous as what I sometimes like to play with in my kitchen, but how could I possibly ignore a recipe that looks this fantastic and has the name "Alsatian" in its title? I can't...and I'm glad I didn't.

    This Alsatian Cheese and Bacon tart is totally yummy, and if I thought it would puree well, I'd make sure my father-in-law would get a few big slices to enjoy. I only wish I would have seen this recipe five years sooner so he could have enjoyed the non-pureed version with us! I know (at least I think I know), that he would have loved it as much as we did.

    Alsatian Cheese and Bacon Tart via kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    While a full rectangular tart is a fun and pretty thing to make, I decided to use the second puff pastry dough that comes in the box to also make some individual round appetizers.

    The method and ingredients are exactly the same as making the full tart, the only difference is that I used a round biscuit cutter to cut out circles of the dough before topping and baking. I think these would be super cute on a buffet table or as pass-around hors d'oeuvres for your next cocktail party.

    Alsatian Cheese and Bacon Tartlets via kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    ALSATIAN CHEESE AND BACON TART   {PRINT THIS RECIPE}
    Makes: 36 round tartlets or 2 large rectangle tarts   Prep Time: 10 minutes   Bake Time: 50-60 minutes

    2 puff pastry sheets (17 ¼ ounce package), thawed
    all-purpose flour for rolling
    ¾ cup cottage cheese
    ½ cup sour cream
    1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
    ½ teaspoon salt
    ¼ teaspoon pepper
    1 pound bacon, 75% cooked, drained, and crumbled *Note - the bacon will finish cooking in the oven as the tart bakes so you don't want to cook the bacon too much in the beginning.
    1 cup chopped scallions

    -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
    -Roll out the pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. If making individual tartlets, use a biscuit or cookie cutter to cut the dough into rounds.
    -Transfer the dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
    -In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the cottage cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper, and ½ cup of the Parmesan cheese.
    -Spread the filling evenly on top of the pastry, making sure to leave about a 1" border (for the rectangle tart). *Note - If making the round tartlets, place an even dollop of cheese directly in the center of each round.
    -Spread the partially cooked bacon evenly over the cheese filling and top the tart with the remaining ½ cup of Parmesan cheese.
    -Bake in a preheated oven for approximately 50-60 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and flaky.
    -Remove the tart from the oven and immediately sprinkle evenly with the chopped scallions.
    -Cool and serve.

     

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    1. Anonymous says

      June 25, 2015 at 3:14 pm

      Can you use cream cheese instead of cottage cheese?

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        June 25, 2015 at 3:23 pm

        Cream cheese would be delicious!!! Great idea. I'd just thin it out with a bit of milk so it's easy to spread over the delicate pastry. You can add some fresh herbs too. Maybe thyme or a little bit of rosemary. Gosh, now you've made me really hungry. LOL
        Renee

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    2. Jual Kacamata says

      September 08, 2014 at 1:47 am

      haha... i want to eat again too 😀
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      Reply
    3. Paula says

      August 10, 2014 at 11:08 pm

      I hope your father-in-law sees some better days ahead. Will keep your family in our prayers. This tart looks amazing! Good thing that that old magazine never got thrown out or worse, someone ripped the recipe out of it before you had a chance to try it!

      Reply
    4. Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos says

      August 05, 2014 at 8:28 pm

      Will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers Renee! This is a lovely recipe that speaks highly of Alsace. (One of my fave chefs, Hubert Keller, is from there - if you ever want to check out his recipes).

      Reply
    5. Debi@The Spring Mount 6 Pack says

      August 05, 2014 at 1:45 pm

      I love the idea of making them in little tarts. Great to snack on

      Reply
    6. Kellie Hemmerly says

      August 05, 2014 at 11:25 am

      What a wonderful way to honor a loved one. The tart looks amazing! I'll be thinking of you and your family.

      Reply
    7. Lauren says

      August 05, 2014 at 12:58 am

      I'm happy to hear your father in law is in good spirits! sending lots of love your way. (the tart looks amazing.)

      Reply
    8. Meseidy says

      August 05, 2014 at 12:33 am

      You can never go wrong with a tart of cheese and bacon!

      Reply
    9. Lauren Kelly Nutriton says

      August 04, 2014 at 10:36 pm

      Holy moly this is all kinds of PERFECT!

      Reply
    10. Back for Seconds says

      August 04, 2014 at 7:22 pm

      This looks wonderful!
      I'm sorry about your father in law. It's so hard watching those you love suffer 🙁

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        August 04, 2014 at 7:55 pm

        Thank you so much! I really appreciate your thoughtfulness.

        Reply
    11. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

      August 04, 2014 at 6:02 pm

      Praying for your father in law! I know how it is waiting in the hospital for news....I'm glad you at least got something good out of it (this tart!!).

      Reply
    12. claire @ the realistic nutritionist says

      August 04, 2014 at 5:52 pm

      It's like a BLT but totally better!!

      Reply
    13. Coleen @ The Redhead Baker says

      August 04, 2014 at 5:27 pm

      These sound delicious! I love that you made a whole tart, plus little individual tartlets.

      Reply
    14. Ginny McMeans says

      August 04, 2014 at 4:18 pm

      You are tempting me so bad and I love the little appetizers!

      Reply
    15. Rebecca {foodie with family} says

      August 04, 2014 at 2:40 pm

      I love Alsatian food! I spent my senior year of high school in Alsace. This looks lovely!

      Reply
    16. Nutmeg Nanny says

      August 04, 2014 at 12:10 pm

      This looks ahhhhhhhhhhhhmazing! I sorta love anything cheese and bacon.

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        August 04, 2014 at 1:47 pm

        You and me, both 🙂

        Reply
    17. Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says

      August 04, 2014 at 11:49 am

      I'll be thinking and praying for you and your family! This is never easy. But it's great to always see a silver lining and try to remain positive, and this dish is definitely a silver lining! It looks amazing!

      Reply
      • Renee Goerger says

        August 04, 2014 at 12:41 pm

        Thank you very much, Kim. It's always refreshing when someone actually takes the time to read the post and not just look at the recipe and photos. I appreciate your comments!

        Reply

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