Mixed Greens + Sausage Torte CREPES 3 large eggs 1 cup whole milk 3/4 cup flour 1/4 tsp salt 4 1/2 tbsp melted butter (or good olive oil) Whisk together the eggs and the milk. Gradually whisk in the flour and butter/olive oil. Brush a 9” non-stick pan with olive oil or butter. Heat until hot and add 1/4 cup batter swirling to cover pan. Cook briefly and remove from pan. Brush pan with more butter and repeat. Yield 6.
Saute onions and sausage in half the olive oil. Remove from pan and add the rest of the olive oil. Saute the greens and add crushed garlic and mix well. Season with salt & pepper. Combine greens and meat.
BECHAMEL SAUCE 1/4 cup butter Approx 6 tbsp flour Approx 1 3/4 to 2 cups whole milk Salt & pepper to taste 1-2 cloves crushed garlic Pinch of nutmeg & pinch of allspice Approx 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
FILLING Approx 1 lb G. Goose Italian/Chorizo Sausage 1/2 cup onion, chopped fine Approx 3 tablespoons olive oil 2-4 cloves crushed garlic 1 lb mixed greens (your choice) chopped Salt & pepper to taste Approx 1 cup Gruyere or Fontina cheese Approx 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Extra olive oil for brushing the pan Seasoned bread crumbs
Melt butter in a sauce pan until it just foams. Stir in flour. The mixture should be fairly thick. Gradually whisk in the milk. Add salt, pepper, allspice & nutmeg. Cook at medium heat and continue whisking until thickened. Add crushed garlic and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Set aside. Brush the bottom & sides of a 9” springform pan with olive oil and sprinkle the bottom with bread crumbs. Place 1 crepe in the pan and top with filling, a thin layer of bechamel, and a sprinkle of mixed cheese. Repeat. To finish, sprinkle with seasoned bread crumbs, a bit of paprika & dried herbs. Put the pan on a cookie sheet and bake @ approx 400F for about 25 minutes until the top is golden and the sauce is bubbly. Let cool for 15 minutes. Undo the pan and slide the torte onto a serving plate. Cut into wedges.
Galloping Goose Sausage • 4484 Lindholm Road • (250) 474-5788 • GallopingGooseSausage.com
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