Potato & Bacon Flan

Directions

1. 1
   Liberally butter a 9 inch non stick baking dish& line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. 2
   Butter the parchment also.
3. 3
   Place potatoes in salted water, bring to a boil& cook until tender- about 8 minutes.
4. 4
   Drain& set aside.
5. 5
   Cook the bacon in a saute pan over medium high heat until browned- or under the broiler (my preference).
6. 6
   Blot excess fat from bacon with a paper towel, cut into 1 inch pieces& set aside.
7. 7
   Cook the onions in a small amount of bacon fat until they begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Add to the bacon pieces& stir the mixture.
9. 9
   Evenly layer 1/3 of the potatoes in the prepared baking dish.
10. 10
    Season with salt& pepper.
11. 11
    Scatter 1/2 the bacon/onion mixture& 1/2 the cheese on top.
12. 12
    Repeat these layers and finish with the last 1/3 of the potatoes.
13. 13
    Season to taste and dot with a few pieces of butter.
14. 14
    Bake in a preheated 375F oven for 30 minutes or until starting to turn golden brown.
15. 15
    Remove from the oven& let rest for 5 minutes.
16. 16
    Cover with a piece of foil or parchment and, using your hand, gently compress the pie so it will hold together better.
17. 17
    Run a thin spatula or knife around the edges& a little of the pan bottom to loosen the potatoes from the edge.
18. 18
    Invert onto a serving platter, gently remove the parchment and cut into wedges or slices.