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Potato Bacon Flan Recipe

Elevate your breakfast or brunch with this elegant Potato Bacon Flan! This simple recipe is surprisingly impressive, perfect for a special occasion or a weekend treat. Assemble it the night before and pop it in the oven in the morning for a show-stopping dish that's easier than you think.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 401.7 kcal
Protein 30g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Potato Bacon Flan

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How to Make Potato Bacon Flan

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously butter a 9-inch non-stick baking dish and line the bottom with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal. Butter the parchment paper as well.
  2. Place potatoes in a large pot of salted boiling water. Cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
  3. While potatoes cook, cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, blot excess grease with paper towels, and crumble into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion in the bacon grease until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the crumbled bacon and stir to combine.
  5. In the prepared baking dish, evenly layer one-third of the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Scatter half of the bacon and onion mixture over the potatoes, followed by half of the shredded cheese.
  7. Repeat layers: Add another third of the potatoes, the remaining bacon and onion mixture, and the remaining cheese.
  8. Top with the final third of the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Dot the top with small pieces of butter.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender.
  10. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  11. Using your hands (carefully!), gently compress the flan to help it hold its shape. This step is important!
  12. Run a thin spatula or knife around the edges and bottom of the pan to loosen the flan.
  13. Carefully invert the flan onto a serving platter. Gently remove the parchment paper.
  14. Cut into wedges or slices and serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

55g

Carbs

11g

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