A savory galette is a delicious way to enjoy a flaky crust with a creamy and flavorful filling. This recipe features leeks and kale, which pair well with gruyere and mascarpone cheese. You can make your own galette dough using rye flour and butter, or use store-bought puff pastry for convenience. Either way, you will love this rustic and elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion.
How to make your own galette dough:
Making your own galette dough is easier than you think, and it will give you a tender and flaky crust that is hard to beat. You will need chilled flour, very cold butter, salt, water, and vinegar. The trick is to keep the butter in large chunks, so that it creates layers in the dough as it bakes.
To make the dough, you will use a food processor to pulse the flour, salt, and butter until the butter pieces are about the size of pinto beans. Then you will add water and vinegar and pulse until a shaggy dough forms. You will transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and fold it over itself several times, creating more layers. Then you will shape the dough into a rectangle, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate it for at least an hour.
You can make the dough up to two days ahead of time, or freeze it for up to a month.
How to make the filling:
The filling for this savory galette is simple but delicious. You will need leeks, kale, garlic, olive oil, salt, sage, parsley, eggs, anchovy paste, dijon mustard, lemon juice, black pepper, gruyere cheese, and mascarpone cheese.
To make the filling, you will sauté the leeks, kale, garlic, and salt in olive oil until tender and wilted. Then you will add the sage and parsley and set aside. In another bowl, you will whisk together the eggs, anchovy paste, dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Then you will stir in the grated gruyere cheese and the mascarpone cheese.
How to assemble and bake the galette:
To assemble the galette, you will roll out the dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet into a large circle. You will spread the cheese mixture over the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edge. Then you will spoon the leek and kale mixture over the cheese mixture. You will fold the edges of the dough over the filling, pleating as you go. You will brush the crust with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
To bake the galette, you will preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden and bubbly. You will let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
What to serve with your savory galette:
This savory galette is a meal on its own, but you can also serve it with a green salad or some roasted vegetables for extra freshness and color. You can also enjoy it with some bread or crackers if you like.
Some possible variations:
You can customize this savory galette with different fillings according to your taste and preference. Here are some ideas:
- Swap out the leeks for onions or shallots
- Use spinach or chard instead of kale
- Add some bacon or ham for extra meatiness
- Use different cheeses such as goat cheese or feta
- Add some nuts or dried fruits for some crunch and sweetness
- Sprinkle some fresh herbs such as thyme or rosemary over the filling
