John's Flammekueche

Ingredients

• 18 ounces refrigerated French bread dough
• 1 tablespoon olive oil , or as needed
• 1 medium potato , Optional
• 3 slices smoked bacon
• 0.25 cups butter
• 0.5 cups chopped onion
• 0.75 cups light cream
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Roll out the bread dough into a rectangle, and spread out on a baking sheet greased with olive oil. Set aside.

2. 2

   Place potato slices in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 5 minutes. Add bacon slices to the water, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Drain. Remove bacon, then dice.

3. 3

   While the potatoes and bacon cook, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook, stirring until tender. Remove from heat and stir in cream; season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

4. 4

   Spread the onion mixture over the bread dough. Arrange potato slices evenly, and sprinkle with bacon.

5. 5

   Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until crust is golden on the bottom. Let stand for a few minutes before slicing.