Bacon, Spinach & Blue Cheese Tart
By Bord Bia
Published on 15 May 2022
This tart is delicious hot or cold. If you haven't got the correct flan tin use a similar sized small baking dish or roasting tin, which will do the job just as well. This is perfect for using up leftover ham or bacon from a joint.Time and servings
40 minsTotal time
4Servings
10 minsPrep time
30 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 100 g of cooked ham, (or bacon loin) cut into cubes
- 350 g of fresh spinach, washed, well drained and tough stalks removed
- 5 sheets of filo pastry
- 75 g of blue cheese, or strong Cheddar
- 3 eggs
- 6 tbsp of reduced fat creme fraiche
- 50 g of butter
- 200 g of green salad, lightly dressed, to serve
- 1 onion, finely chopped
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Lightly butter a 35 x 11cm loose-bottomed flan tin.Step 2
Heat a knob of the butter and cook the onion for 4-5 minutes until softened but not coloured. Stir in the spinach and cook for a few minutes until wilted, stirring.Step 3
Turn the mixture into a sieve and press well with a wooden spoon to squeeze out all of the excess liquid.Step 4
Melt the remaining butter in a small pan or in the microwave. Lay one sheet of filo across the base of the tin with the edges slightly overhanging the sides. Brush with melted butter. Repeat with the remaining sheets, arranging them at different, overlapping angles.Step 5
Spoon the spinach and onion mixture into the pastry case and scatter the ham or bacon on top, then grate or crumble over the cheese.Step 6
Beat together the eggs, creme fraiche and seasoning in a bowl, then pour into the pastry case.Step 7
Bake for 30 minutes until the filling is set and the filo pastry is golden. To serve cut into slices and arrange on plates with green salad and new potatoes, if you wish.