John's Flammekueche

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 18 ounces refrigerated french bread dough
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
• 1 medium potato, thinly sliced (optional)
• 3 slices smoked bacon
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup light cream
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat the oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out the bread dough into a rectangle, and spread out on a baking sheet greased with olive oil. set aside.
• place potato slices in a saucepan with enough water to cover. bring to a boil, and cook for about 5 minutes. add bacon slices to the water, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. drain. remove bacon, then dice.
• while the potatoes and bacon cook, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. add the onion, and cook, stirring until tender. remove from heat and stir in cream; season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
• spread the onion mixture over the bread dough. arrange potato slices evenly, and sprinkle with bacon.
• bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until crust is golden on the bottom. let stand for a few minutes before slicing.