Oyster, Bacon, and Swiss Chard Gratin - bacon

Method

• 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.