Cheesetomatosausage Tart Recipes

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. Gather your ingredients.
• 3. Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch (.6cm) slices.
• 4. Lay them on paper towels, and sprinkle with salt.
• 5. Allow them to sit for a minimum of 30 minutes, and a maximum of 60 minutes.
• 6. At the end of the waiting period, place some paper towels on top of the tomatoes, blot, and then reserve.
• 7. While you're waiting for the tomatoes to release their moisture, place the sausage into a sauté pan over medium heat.
• 8. Cook until the pink is removed, about 5 to 7 minutes.
• 9. Chef's Note: Use a wooden spoon to break the sausage into small bits.
• 10. Drain on paper towels, and reserve.
• 11. Place the crust into a tart pan, and push into the sides.
• 12. Place in the freezer for 20 minutes.
• 13. Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 350f (175c).
• 14. Remove the tart crust from the freezer, and blind bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
• 15. Chefs Note: Blind baking the crust involves lining the crust with parchment paper, and then adding some pie weights.
• 16. Take the tart crust from the oven.
• 17. Remove the parchment and pie weights, and then dock the bottom of the crust.
• 18. Chef's Note: Docking involves piercing the crust with a paring knife, or fork, to prevent it from rising.
• 19. Return the crust to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until it begins to brown.
• 20. Add the butter and grapeseed oil to a sauté pan over medium heat.
• 21. When the foaming subsides, add the onions, and dried spices.
• 22. Sauté the onions until they are translucent, and starting to brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.
• 23. Remove from the pan and allow them to cool.
• 24. Add the sour cream, cheddar, hot sauce, black pepper, and cooled onions to a bowl, and mix to combine.
• 25. Place the sliced provolone on the bottom of the crust.
• 26. Add a layer of tomatoes.
• 27. Place the sausage evenly over the top.
• 28. Add the sour cream/cheddar sauce.
• 29. Top with the mozzarella.
• 30. Place the pie in the preheated oven, and bake until the cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown, about 40 to 45 minutes..
• 31. PLATE/PRESENT
• 32. Let the tart cool to rest about 15 minutes before serving.
• 33. Slice and serve while still warm. Enjoy.
• 34. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
• Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread bread in baking dish. Spread cooked sausage evenly over bread. Sprinkle evenly with 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and the tomatoes.
• In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, basil, mustard and salt with fork or wire whisk; pour over tomatoes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover tightly; refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover baking dish; bake 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Steps:

• Unfold a sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll it lightly to an 11 by 11-inch square. Using a 6-inch wide saucer or other round object as a guide, cut 2 circles from the sheet of puff pastry, discarding the scraps. Repeat with the second pastry sheet to make 4 circles in all. Place the pastry circles on 2 sheet pans lined with parchment paper and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium to low heat and add the onions and garlic. Saute for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are limp and there is almost no moisture remaining in the skillet. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, the wine, and thyme and continue to cook for another 10 minutes, until the onions are lightly browned. Remove from the heat.
• Using a sharp paring knife, score a 1/4-inch-wide border around each pastry circle. Prick the pastry inside the score lines with the tines of a fork and sprinkle a tablespoon of grated Parmesan on each round, staying inside the scored border.
• Place 1/4 of the onion mixture on each circle, again staying within the scored edge. Crumble 1 ounce of goat cheese on top of the onions. Place a slice of tomato in the center of each tart. Brush the tomato lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with basil, salt, and pepper. Finally, scatter 4 or 5 shards of Parmesan on each tart.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown. The bottom sheet pan may need an extra few minutes in the oven. Serve hot or warm.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out puff pastry to a 12-inch square; transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. In a small bowl, stir together sour cream and mustard and season with salt and pepper. Spread sour cream mixture evenly over pastry. Fold over 1/2-inch border on all sides and press edges to seal. Refrigerate 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, halve leeks lengthwise; rinse thoroughly, pat dry, and slice 1/4-inch thick. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high. Add leeks, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until leeks are very soft, 5 minutes. Arrange leeks evenly over sour cream mixture on pastry. Top with tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Bake until pastry is golden brown and crisp, 25 minutes. Let cool slightly. Top with goat cheese and herbs before cutting into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.