Potato Bacon Flan
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Potato Bacon Flan, a savory masterpiece that combines thinly sliced potatoes, crispy bacon, and a luscious Gruyère-infused egg custard. This elegant yet easy-to-make dish is layered with rich flavors from garlic, fresh thyme, and smoky bacon, all baked to golden perfection. Perfect for brunch, dinner, or any special occasion, this flan offers a creamy texture with just the right amount of cheesiness and a hint of herbaceous aroma. With its gorgeous presentation and crowd-pleasing flavors, this potato and bacon creation is sure to become a new family favorite. Serve it as a hearty main course or as a decadent side dish alongside a fresh salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized Potatoes
- 6 slices Bacon
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 0.5 cups Whole milk
- 3 large Eggs
- 0.75 cups (shredded) Gruyère cheese
- 1 teaspoon (chopped) Fresh thyme
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (for greasing) Unsalted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch flan or pie dish with the butter, ensuring even coverage.
Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly (about 1/8 inch thick) using a mandoline or a sharp knife. Set them aside in cold water to prevent oxidization.
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels, then crumble into small pieces. Reserve about 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and chopped thyme to the reserved bacon fat. Cook for about 1 minute over medium-low heat until fragrant. Remove from heat.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, and milk until smooth. Stir in the shredded Gruyère cheese, cooked garlic-thyme mixture, salt, and pepper.
Arrange a layer of potato slices on the bottom of the prepared dish, slightly overlapping them. Sprinkle a portion of the crumbled bacon over the potatoes.
Repeat layering with the remaining potatoes and bacon until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of potatoes on top.
Pour the custard mixture evenly over the layered potatoes and bacon, shaking the dish gently to ensure the liquid fills all gaps.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
Remove from the oven and let the flan rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2981 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 200.1 g | 257% | |
| Saturated Fat | 110.7 g | 554% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1120 mg | 373% | |
| Sodium | 4335 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 179.5 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 89.2 g | 178% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 1378 mg | 106% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 5031 mg | 107% | |
*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.
