Oyster, Bacon, and Swiss Chard Gratin
- 3 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 bunches swiss chard, chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 18 teaspoon nutmeg
- 18 oysters, chopped
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 23 cup breadcrumbs
- Preheat the oven to 400.
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp.
- Add the onion, garlic and butter and cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the Swiss chard and cook until wilted, 3 minutes.
- Transfer to a colander and squeeze out any excess liquid.
- Reserve the skillet.
- Add the cream and nutmeg to the skillet and boil until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
- Let cool.
- Stir the chard mixture into the cream.
- Add the oysters and 1/2 cup parmesan; season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the mixture into a greased 3-quart baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup parmesan and the bread crumbs; sprinkle over the gratin.
- Bake until golden and bubbling around the edges, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Serve warm.
bacon, onion, garlic, butter, swiss chard, heavy cream, nutmeg, oysters, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/oyster-bacon-and-swiss-chard-gratin-497046 (may not work)