22 Gourmet-Tier Savory Galette Recipes That Will Stun The Dinner Table (2024)

More rustic than a pie or a tart, galettes are the kind of no-fuss French pastry that are perfect for newbie bakers — or anyone who's not quite keen on handling homemade dough. When you use store-bought pastry, all you have to do for a stellar snack is roll, fold, and bake – in 20 minutes you'll have yourself a dinner-friendly dish! That is, if you stuff it with the right stuff. 😏 Here are some savory galette recipes that will have you making pastry like a pro, even if you've never touched baking supplies before.

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Seasonal Vegetable Galette

Savory galette recipes are a great excuse for using up extra produce you might have lying around the kitchen. Whatever season you're working with, simply load up some galette crust with your veggie picks, bake, and dive into deliciousness. (via Brit + Co.)

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Zucchini and Heirloom Tomato Galette with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

This whole-wheat galette features thinly sliced zucchini and a garlicky yogurt sauce that’s like a love letter to your taste buds. (via Veggie and the Beast)

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Ricotta, Potato, and Spring Pea Galette

You’re looking at a peppery butter crust that’s lined with hearty potatoes, then topped with fresh spring peas, ricotta cheese, and a zesty lemon dill drizzle. You get a burst of springy flavor in every single bite. (via Baking the Goods)

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Rustic Goat Cheese, Chorizo and Mushrooms Galette

Spicy chorizo and creamy goat cheese are the most perfect pairing in this savory galette. A dash of hot paprika gives every slice an extra zingy bite. (via Del’s Cooking Twist)

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Rustic Prosciutto and Kale Galette

If you’re always looking for ways to sneak in your daily greens, this galette baby is your jam. You gotta love veggies when they’re delivered pizza-style! (Honest Cooking)

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Zucchini and Caramelized Onion Galette with Gruyere

The savoriness of this recipe will enchant you. The cheese becomes *so* smooth once baked, making for a great companion to the veggies. (via Vanilla and Bean)

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Vegan Butternut Galette with Apples, Shallots, and Black Pepper Crust

Every single part of this savory galette works together for a dash of elegance. Bring this one to the dinner table, and get ready for it to turn you speechless. (via The First Mess)

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Ricotta, Basil Pesto and Cherry Tomato Galette

Craving a taste of Italian food? This tomato-packed galette will satisfy your hankering. (via Whole and Heavenly Oven)

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Spicy Sweet Potato Galette with Broccoli, Bacon, and Balsamic Reduction

This veggie bonanza is easy-peasy to make, because the recipe is jump-started with store-bought dough. No one at the table will be able to tell. (via Cooking and Beer)

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Bourbon Gouda & Smoked Ham Galette with Brandied Cherries

If there’s any better taste trio than cheese, pork, and whiskey we haven’t seen it yet. Seriously – you had us at *gouda.* (via Grilled Cheese Social)

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Heirloom Tomato Galette with Honey and Thyme

This savory galette is made with a unique cornmeal crust that soaks up every ounce of juice from those tasty heirloom tomatoes. Cut yourself some slack by using some pre-made dough. (via Half Baked Harvest)

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Honeynut Squash Galette with Goat Cheese

This savory galette still holds onto a twinge of sweetness, thanks to the squash variety. (via Barley & Sage)

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Savory Mushroom Tart Recipe with Shallots & Rosemary

Shallots, mushrooms, and Gruyere cheese are a French cooking classic with good (read: tasty) reason. (via A Side of Sweet)

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Savory Galette with Beef, Peppers, and Leeks

This savory galette is hearty enough to please even the staunchest carnivores in your crowd. (via That Other Cooking Blog)

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Spinach and Artichoke Galette

This baby is like everyone’s fave spinach-artichoke dip baked into a crispy-thin pie. (via Half Baked Harvest)

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Sausage Galette with Zucchini, Ricotta, and Sage

When it comes to savory flavors, sausage and sage are a truly dynamic duo. (via White on Rice Couple)

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Easy Tomato Galette

The tenderness of the tomatoes in this savory galette recipe contrast so perfectly with the crisp outer crust. It makes for such an addicting texture, that you won't want to stop eating! (via Hello Little Home)

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Leek and Potato Galette with Pistachio Crust

Adding pulsed pistachios to this crust is pure genius! When all that nutty dough crisps up in the oven, the sight, smell, and taste will have everyone within a 10-mile radius swooning. (via Bon Appetit)

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Golden Beet Galette

Lay some thinly-sliced golden beets around the crust of this gorgeous galette for a savory bite that won't ever disappoint. (via Barley & Sage)

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Savory Leek and Potato Galette

The leek-potato combo included on this savory galette is ideal for fall flavors! (via Two Spoons)

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Savory Galette with Butternut Squash, Beets, and Ricotta

Bite into some brilliantly earthy flavors once you dish up this savory slice. (via Live Eat Learn)

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This post has been updated with additional reporting by Meredith Holser.

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22 Gourmet-Tier Savory Galette Recipes That Will Stun The Dinner Table (2024)

FAQs

What do you eat with savory galette? ›

It's deceptively easy to make, but tastes incredible! But don't leave savoury galettes to just lunch. They go perfectly as a main course when paired with a side salad, or as a tasty appetizer!

What are French galettes? ›

Galettes refer to the catch-all term for a pastry base, topped with either sweet or savoury fillings with the edges roughly folded in to create a gorgeous, rustic-looking bake.

What makes a galette a galette? ›

A galette is a French pastry similar to a tart or a pie; it's essentially pastry dough wrapped over a filling made from fruit, sugar, and butter. This free-form pie-like pastry doesn't require a special pan — just a nice flat surface for baking.

How do you eat a galette? ›

Galette can be eaten with your hands, especially if it is served as a casual snack or appetizer. However, if the filling is particularly juicy or the galette is served as part of a formal meal, it is best to use utensils to avoid any mess.

How do I keep my galette from getting soggy? ›

Bake on a baking sheet placed on top of the baking stone. Don't skip the cornstarch in the recipe, to avoid a runny filling and soggy bottom. Drain the excess liquid from the peach mixture as you add them to the crust. Most importantly, be sure to cook the galette completely.

What are examples of savoury dishes? ›

Savoury (dish)
  • Angels on horseback, oysters wrapped in bacon.
  • Devils on horseback, dates, prunes or other dried fruit wrapped in bacon.
  • Scotch woodco*ck, scrambled eggs on toast spread with anchovy paste.
  • Welsh rarebit, hot cheese sauce, often including beer, served on toasted bread.

What is the charm in the galette? ›

The galette itself is simple: puff pastry covering a disc of damp frangipane, hidden within which is a china bean or charm; the person who gets this charm becomes king for the day and is crowned with the gold-paper crown which comes automatically with the cake as sold in French pâtisseries.

Which is the most famous galette in France? ›

In France, when the new year begins, all French people are waiting for one thing : eating their first galette des rois.

What are the tips for galettes? ›

Make sure your galette dough is ⅛-inch thick. Thicker crusts are gummy and chewy, not flaky and crisp. Use the middle oven rack. Since galette dough is thin and baked directly on a sheet pan, it should be placed in an area of the oven that yields consistent, moderate heat.

What is a fève in a galette? ›

The “king” is represented by the fève, once a fava bean, now a porcelain or plastic figurine, hidden inside the cake. The person who discovers the fève in their serving is declared le roi (the king) or la reine (the queen) and gets to wear the golden paper couronne (crown) that comes with cake.

What is the Italian version of galette? ›

Crostata is an Italian term, and galette is French; however, by definition, you can use these terms interchangeably. They're referring to the same, easy and distinctly elegant dessert. By whichever name, this free-form pastry is always a great choice when you find yourself with a bounty of peak season produce.

How to tell if a galette is done? ›

The galette is done when the crust is deep golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
  1. 2 large Peach is or nectarines, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices (about 2 cups)
  2. 320g blueberries, rinsed and pick through (about 2 cups)
  3. 66g plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided.
  4. 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour.

Is galette served hot or cold? ›

It's served in slices and can be eaten both hot and cold.

Can you prep a galette ahead of time? ›

Can you make a galette ahead of time? Yes! You can make the filling and dough and chill it in the refrigerator overnight, then assemble the galette the next day when you're ready to bake it.

What is another name for a galette? ›

Galettes (also known by their Italian name, "crostatas") are flat, freeform tarts baked on a baking sheet instead of in a pie or tart pan. The pastry is folded up around the filling so that it holds itself together, resulting in a rustic, uneven crust.

What do you serve with savory scones? ›

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  2. Cold Cuts of Ham. ...
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  8. Slices of Apple.
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Should a galette be served warm? ›

Preheat the oven to 375F, then bake the galette until the crust is well bronzed (use a metal spatula to gently lift the galette to see that the crust is browned on its bottom side), about 45 minutes to an hour. Serve warm or at room temperature.

What do you serve with galette des rois? ›

Of course, we'll start with a dry white wine such as a Loire chenin for example, or a round chardonnay. These are natural wines that often go well with fish, but they will also go very well with your galette des rois. Plain sparkling wines can also be a very good match for your galette des rois.

Why is the galette eaten on January 6th? ›

Traditionally, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th, 12 days after Christmas. Beginning around the 13th or 14th century, sharing a Galette des Rois became a popular way to celebrate this occasion, with the cake signifying the arrival of the Three Wise Men in Bethlehem.

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