This heirloom tomato and corn savory galette features a sweet cornmeal crust and then brought together with the heirloom tomatoes and fresh sweet corn by a garlic thyme ricotta filling. This galette is a little different from the dessert gluten-free galette recipes, because we’re venturing into the savory galette category with this recipe!
And did I also mention there’s bacon, too?! I mean, it doesn’t get much better than this in the savory department.
Heirloom Tomato and Corn Savory Galette
If you would have asked me just a few years ago to eat a dish loaded with tomatoes I would have told you that you were crazy. Slowly I’m learning to love tomatoes, so this summer season I’m bringing you several recipes incorporating both tomatoes and sweet corn, like this heirloom tomato and sweet corn savory galette.
Have you ever tried a savory galette? They are so good! This savory galette’s crust is a sweet cornmeal crust, which pairs perfectly with the tomatoes and sweet corn inside the galette.
As you’re preparing the galette crust, don’t get frazzled if it crumbles and breaks as you assemble it. That’s the joy of a good, rustic galette! As you can see in my pictures, it definitely has its flaws, and that’s totally okay. The key is to let the dough sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes so that it’s easier to manipulate as you assemble the galette. Summer season is winding down, so grab those fresh tomatoes and sweet corn and get to cooking!
How to make a savory heirloom tomato and corn galette.
Time needed: 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Make the cornmeal crust.
In a food processor, process the flour, cornmeal, sugar, and salt. Cut the butter into small cubes, add to processor and pulse to combine. Add the egg and water, pulse to combine. Transfer to a small bowl, form into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minute
- Prepare the filling
In a large skillet, cook the bacon until done. Remove and place onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Cut the corn from the cobs and add to the bacon grease, cooking for about 15 minutes. Crumble bacon and add back into the pan. Remove from heat and set aside until ready to assemble the galette. Then, in a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, garlic, basil, and thyme, stirring to combine.
- Roll the crust
Once the crust is chilled, remove from refrigerator and place onto a floured surface. Using a floured rolling pin, roll out the crust into a large circle, about 12-14 inches.
- Add the filling
Using a spoon, spread the ricotta filling onto the galette in the center, within about 1 1/2 inches from the edge of the crust. Next, add the corn and bacon mixture and spread over the ricotta. Then, slice the cherry tomatoes in half, and slice the large heirloom tomatoes into thin slices. Begin layering them onto the corn mixture.
- Assemble the galette
Begin folding the edge of the crust inward, overlapping the edge of the filling layer. Top with fresh thyme. Using a pastry brush, brush on the whisked egg white to give the crust edges a nice egg wash.
- Bake
Bake for 45 minutes. Once done, remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can freeze tightly wrapped cornmeal crust for up to 3 weeks. Let thaw at room temperature before rolling out.
Cornmeal itself is gluten-free, however, some cornmeal mixes
Cornmeal is an ingredient, where polenta is a dish. For this recipe I would not suggest using polenta.
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Heirloom Tomato and Corn Savory Galette
Heirloom Tomato and Corn Savory Galette
This gluten-free heirloom tomato and corn savory galette is a savory summertime galette with fresh sweet corn and heirloom tomatoes.
Ingredients
- Crust
- 1 cup Bob's Red Mill 1:1 gluten-free flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup cold water
- Filling
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 3 ears fresh sweet corn
- 6 slices bacon – cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1 1/2 cup cherry heirloom tomatoes – sliced
- 3–4 large heirloom tomatoes – sliced
- fresh thyme
- 1 egg white
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a food processor, process the flour, cornmeal, sugar, and salt. Cut the butter into small cubes, add to processor and pulse to combine. Add the egg, pulse to combine. Transfer to a small bowl, form into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon until done. Remove and place onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Cut the corn from the cobs and add to the bacon grease, cooking for about 15 minutes. Crumble bacon and add back into the pan. Remove from heat and set aside until ready to assemble the galette.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, garlic, basil, and thyme, stirring to combine.
- Once the crust is chilled, remove from refrigerator and place onto a floured surface. Using a rolling pin, roll out the crust into a large circle, about 14 inches.
- Using a spoon, spread the ricotta filling onto the galette in the center, within about 1 1/2 inches from the edge of the crust. Next, add the corn and bacon mixture and spread over the ricotta.
- Then, slice the cherry tomatoes in half, and slice the large heirloom tomatoes into thin slices. Begin layering them onto the corn mixture.
- Begin folding the edge of the crust inward, overlapping the edge of the filling layer. Top with fresh thyme.
- Using a pastry brush, brush on the whisked egg white to give the crust edges a nice egg wash.
- Bake for 45 minutes. Once done, remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Be sure to use a gluten-free cornmeal
- Nutritional Disclaimer
Jennifer is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Wanderlust and Wellness since 2016. She creates easy, approachable gluten-free recipes for the everyday home cook; because cooking gluten-free doesn’t mean food has to be complicated or tasteless.
I didn’t have ricotta so I used Gruyere instead and it tasted great! I shared it with my housemates and they approved as well!