Brunch Favorite: Bacon and Cheese Puff Pie
If you want an elegant dish that looks fancy but requires very little effort, this Bacon and Cheese Puff Pie is the answer. It features a flaky, buttery pastry crust filled with crisp bacon, rich cheese, and a velvety egg mixture.
It bakes up beautifully golden and puffs up right in the oven. This gorgeous dish brings the sophisticated flair of a classic French bistro straight to your kitchen table!
Why You’ll Love This Bacon and Cheese Puff Pie
Incredible Flaky Texture: Using a puff pastry or crescent crust creates light, shatteringly crisp layers that elevate every bite.
Rich and Savory Flavor: Smoky bacon pieces and melted cheese combine for a deeply satisfying, comfort-food taste.
Beautiful Presentation: This pie puffs up into a dramatic, golden masterpiece that looks stunning on any brunch platter.
Tips for the Perfect Puff Pie
Keep the Pastry Cold: If you are using pre-made puff pastry or crescent dough, keep it in the fridge until the exact moment you need to roll it out. Cold dough hits the hot oven and creates steam, which is the secret to getting those maximum flaky layers.
Cook the Bacon Extra Crisp: Make sure to fry and drain your bacon thoroughly before adding it to the pie. Crisp bacon holds its texture beautifully inside the egg mixture, while softer bacon can turn chewy.
The Toothpick Test: Because puff pies retain heat well, they will continue to cook slightly after you pull them from the oven. Insert a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean with no wet egg, your pie is ready to rest and set.
Brunch Favorite: Bacon and Cheese Puff Pie
Equipment
- heavy duty foil
- 2 large bowl
- 1 spatula
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 1 pastry shell (9 inch) unbaked
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 lb sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 large tomato, peeled and sliced
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 large eggs, separated
Instructions
- Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy duty foil.
- Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove the foil, and bake 5 minutes longer. Let it cool completely.
- Sprinkle the bacon over the crust. Top with tomato and cheese.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks, salt, flour, and sour cream until smooth.
- In another large bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff. Fold into the sour cream mixture. Then spread over the cheese. Sprinkle with paprika.
- Bake at 350°, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean about 45 minutes.
- Let stand about 10 minutes before cutting.
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