Man Quiche
This recipe offers a comforting and flavorsome dish that combines a buttery pastry crust filled with a cheesy, bacon, and leek mashed potato mixture. The filling is seasoned with garlic, thyme, and a hint of nutmeg, creating a deliciously savory blend that is both comforting and satisfying. This dish is perfect served hot or cold, making it a versatile and tasty addition to any meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- For the Filling
- 6 Rashers of Lean un-smoked back bacon, cut into batons
- 150 g of Grated mature cheddar Cheese
- 1 egg
- 5 or 6 Large Desire Potatoes
- Pinch of fresh grated nutmeg
- 2 Cloves of Garlic - finely chopped
- 2 Sprigs of Thyme
- Good knob of butter
- Seasoning
- 1 Leek thinly sliced
- Grated Parmesan for topping
- For the Pastry
- 150g of plain flour plus extra for dusting
- 76g of unsalted butter cut into pieces
- 3 Tbsps iced water
- Pinch of Salt
- Equipment
- 25 Cm Diameter Flan or pie dish, about 3 cm deep
Instructions
- Make the pastry
- Sift the flour into a large bowl and add a pinch of salt
- Add the butter.
- Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs ( a food processor will do this in seconds)
- Add sufficient iced water (try 2 tbsp 1st) and knead into a good dough
- Wrap in Clingfilm and place in the fridge for at least 30 mins
- Heat the oven to 180 degrees
- Lightly dust a working surface and roll out the dough sufficiently to fit the bottom and the sides of the flan dish, then blind bake for 20-25 mins
- Filling.
- Peel the potatoes and boil until soft and ready to mash
- Meanwhile Fry the bacon dry for a coupe of minutes and add the garlic and Leek, if the pan looks too dry add a drop of water
- Continue gently frying until the leeks are soft and remove from the heat
- If the Thyme stalks are woody pick the leaves throw away the stalks and chop the leaves finely. If the Thyme stalks are soft just chop the whole lot
- When the potatoes are ready drain the water and mash as you normally would (Potato ricer is great for this)
- Beat the egg and add to the mash with a good knob of butter and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk the mash with a fork.
- Add in the bacon leek mixture with a good pinch of grated nutmeg and whisk again with a fork.
- Now add the Cheese, 150g might be to cheesy so add half and taste until it suits you, stir in until all ingrediants are combined
- Spoon the cheesy potato mixture into the pre cooked pastry case and smooth over with a rubber spatula.
- Finely grate some Parmesan over the top
- Place in the oven at 180 degrees for about 20 mins.
- Eat piping hot or stone cold delicious either way
Yield
Serves 4
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