Savory Potato and Bacon Tart

The savory tart with potatoes and bacon is a delicious rustic dish that can be served as an appetizer or as a main course accompanied by a fresh salad. Here I propose the recipe in a very simple way with an Italian twist.

Ingredients

• 1 roll of brisée dough or ready-made puff pastry
• 3-4 medium potatoes
• 150 g of diced bacon
• 1 small onion
• 100 g of grated cheese (such as parmesan or pecorino)
• 2 eggs
• 100 ml of cream or milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Aromatic herbs to taste (rosemary, thyme, sage)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly.
3. In a pan, fry the finely chopped onion with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil until it becomes transparent. Add the bacon and let it brown until it becomes crispy.
4. Blanch the potato slices in salted water for about 5-7 minutes, then drain and let them cool down.
5. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the cream (or milk), add the grated cheese, salt, pepper, and the chopped aromatic herbs.
6. Roll out the brisée or puff pastry into a tart pan, previously greased or lined with parchment paper.
7. Distribute a first layer of potatoes on the bottom, then add the bacon with the onion and cover with the rest of the potatoes.
8. Pour the egg and cream mixture over the potatoes, making sure it seeps between the layers.
9. Bake in the oven for about 40 minutes or until the surface of the savory tart turns golden and crispy.
10. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Curiosity

The savory tart is a versatile dish that lends itself to numerous variations. In Italy, it is common to add ingredients such as mozzarella, cooked ham, vegetables, or speck to further enrich the filling. Moreover, it is a practical dish because it can be consumed hot or cold and is perfect for picnics or as a snack.