Experience the decadent fusion of French flair and comfort food with this French Flamme Bacon Cheese Pizza Pie. This rustic tart features a buttery homemade crust cradling a luscious layer of tangy sour cream and crème fraîche, topped with crispy smoked bacon, caramelized onions, and melty Gruyère cheese. Perfectly seasoned with a hint of black pepper and an optional sprinkle of fresh thyme, this savory masterpiece is baked to golden perfection, offering a crisp, flaky base with rich, creamy toppings. Ideal for a cozy dinner or as the centerpiece of a casual gathering, this French-inspired pie combines the best of a pizza's indulgence with the elegance of a quiche. Create this stunning dish in under an hour and treat your taste buds to a slice of refined comfort food.
In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and salt together. Add the cubed unsalted butter and cut it into the flour using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough just comes together. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
While the dough chills, preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and prepare the topping. In a small bowl, mix the sour cream and crème fraîche until smooth.
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the bacon cubes until slightly crispy. Remove them with a slotted spoon and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté the sliced onion until soft and translucent. Set aside.
Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a circle about 30 cm (12 inches) in diameter. Transfer it onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Spread the sour cream and crème fraîche mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle the grated Gruyère cheese evenly over the cream mixture, followed by the sautéed onions and crispy bacon.
Season with ground black pepper and a sprinkle of fresh thyme leaves if desired.
Fold the edges of the dough inward to form a rustic crust and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crispy.
Allow the French Flamme Bacon Cheese Pizza Pie to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy your French-inspired feast.
Calories |
718 | ||
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% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 52.8 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.3 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 894 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Protein | 22.7 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 299 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.