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Tomato Bacon Gruyere Tart with Maple Leaf Foods

by Candace Sampson
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There is no better time of year for me than tomato season, and nothing pairs better with tomatoes than bacon. Bacon and tomato sandwiches, pasta with bacon and tomatoes, bacon and tomato frittatas, and this Tomato Bacon Gruyere Tart are on regular rotation in my house every September. Bacon, by the way,  is in rotation year round, and it’s always been Maple Leaf, because as a self-described bacon snob, it’s simply the best. 

I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Michael McCain, CEO of Maple Leaf and my love for Maple Leaf Foods has only deepened. Maple Leaf Foods now has two mandates. The first is to be the most sustainable protein company on earth, and the second is to raise the good in food.  These would only be words if not for the action put behind them, and that is what impressed me most listening to Michael speak. 

Surprisingly, Maple Leaf Foods actually advocates eating meat in moderation to consumers, something I’ve been trying to embrace myself for a few years now. I’ve even reduced bacon consumption, and trust me, that wasn’t easy.  They’ve also made significant and readable ingredient changes that truly raises the good in food. Take a minute to read the Maple Leaf Food Manifesto below to see how this amazing Canadian company is doing good things for families and the environment. Continue below for my Tomato, Bacon and Gruyere Tart recipe and the chance to win $100 in Maple Leaf Food Products Free Coupons.  

Tomato, Bacon and Gruyere Tart 

This recipe is ridiculously easy to make, and takes next to no time to pull together. If you’re really crunched for time, you can use Maple Leaf Ready Crisp Bacon, and to really amp up the tomato flavour, I often use slow roasted tomatoes in my tart instead of fresh. Either way, I guarantee this recipe will become one of your go-to recipes. Once you know how to make it, you won’t even need to refer to the recipe. Enjoy!  

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Tomato, Bacon and Gruyere Tart

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 2 large tomatoes, sliced
  • 3 tbsps dijon mustard
  • 8 slices Maple Leaf Bacon
  • 2 cups Gruyere cheese
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Prepare sheet pan with parchment paper and preheat oven to 400F.

  2. Roll out puff pastry to 1/8" thickness.

  3. Spread Dijon mustard over puff pastry, leaving 1" around edges to roll up. 

  4. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of Gruyere over puff pastry.

  5. Sprinkle bacon on top of Gruyere cheese. Mmmmm bacon. 

  6. Spread tomato slices over top of Gruyere, overlapping slightly. 

  7. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of Gruyere on top of tomatoes.

  8. Prepare egg wash. Fold up outer edge of puff pastry, cutting slits every inch along edge. Brush with egg wash. 

  9. Bake 30 minutes in oven, until puff pastry lightly browned. Remove from oven and serve warm. 

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About Candace Sampson

Candace Sampson is the founder of Life in Pleasantville and the host of What She Said, Canada’s longest-running women’s talk show turned podcast. A trusted voice in Canadian lifestyle and travel media for over a decade, Candace blends storytelling with sharp insight to connect with women on everything from solo travel to social issues. She’s also the creator of Girl Trips, a women-focused retreat and travel brand. Find her on Instagram @candace_said @whatshesaidtalk and @girltrips.ca

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  1. Melanie W

    Looks yummy!

  2. Alayne Langford

    We use Maple Leaf bacon for breakfast sandwiches using either bagels or English muffins, eggs and cheese! 🙂

  3. Anne Taylor

    I love a yummy peanut butter and BACoN sandwich!!

  4. Holly

    I use bacon in a lot of recipes! My husband loves his daily breakfast sandwiches. I put in in my alfredo pasta, in potato/Caesar salads, on my homemade pizza and I wrap my jalapeño poppers in it!

  5. Stephanie

    Bacon wrapped chicken breasts!

  6. Trisha Pedros

    Omgoodness that looks so yummy and easy! I will be making this! Thank you

  7. Stephanie N Torres

    My favorite is a Bacon Lettuce Avocado Tomato Sandwich

  8. jan

    We use bacon in our coleslaw

  9. Sandra F

    We add bacon to skewers wrapped up in meat and vegetables.

  10. Amy Heffernan

    I LOVE it in my has brown casserole!! Thanks!!

  11. Christine w

    I like to use bacon in BLTs – makes for a quick and easy meal!

  12. caroline m.

    I like to make a egg and bacon breakfast sandwich on an English muffin with a bit of mayo and a dash of cayenne pepper

  13. Antony b

    I love using it for Chicken and Bacon fettuccine Alfredo

  14. loucheryl

    I love to use it to make my own Egg McMuffin at home. Egg, cheese, Maple Leaf Bacon toasted English Muffin.

  15. Shirley Shepherd

    I love using Maple Leaf bacon to make Potato Bacon Casserole.

  16. Amber

    Bacon tomato grilled cheese.. love them

  17. Diane Heppner

    Toasted bacon &tomato sandwiches

  18. Martina Junkin

    Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin. So good

  19. Lushka Smith

    I like to it in a quiche

  20. Lynn Clayton

    we love it in mac and cheese

  21. Jonnie

    I make a Baked Mac & Cheese recipe that has bacon in it and there’s never any leftovers when I use Maple Leaf bacon.

  22. Irene W

    Toasted Bacon and cheese sandwich.

  23. Lori

    i love a BLT with avocado , mmm bacon

  24. Amie

    In lasagna ! Its a great added touch !

  25. Soozle

    I like to add it into a homemade quiche

  26. krisha4444

    keeping it simple with bacon on burgs and also bacon in broccoli salad

  27. Belinda McNabb

    I use it in my Spaghetti alla Carbonara

  28. Jenny Major

    We love Maple Leaf bacon

  29. ivy pluchinsky

    We use maple leaf bacon for BLT’s

  30. Krista Miller (@MillerKrazy)

    Our favorite is hot cheesy bacon dip in a breadbowl… it is AMAZING!! Such a treat and Maple Leaf bacon is definitely the star!

  32. Judy Cowan

    Love Making Bacon and Tomato Sandwiches

  33. LINDA G

    Bacon & onion jam on everything breakfast or lunch!

  34. Tina L.

    bacon & broccoli salad

  35. Mandy

    Love wrapping scallops and asparagus in bacon. And bacon and egg breakfast sandwiches.

  36. athena

    We love it as is, but also bacon wrapped asparagus… yum!!

  37. Glogirl

    My favourite recipe to use bacon in is a pasta dish called Creamy Garlic Bacon Penne.

  38. Maritess S

    I use it on my meatloaf and when making sandwiches and salads.

  39. Marlene J

    Bacon Hazelnut Buttermilk Cupcakes

  40. hsibley

    I love adding bacon to mac and cheese!

  41. Jenn Erin

    I love using Maple Leaf bacon in a hearty potato bacon casserole!