Oyster, Bacon, And Swiss Chard Gratin

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 18 oysters, chopped
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2/3 cup breadcrumbs

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 add the cream and nutmeg to the skillet and boil until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. let cool.
• 3 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.
• 4 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.