MAN QUICHE

Steps:

• 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