Cabbage and Bacon Bake (Fouson de Chou)

Great taste!! evolved to our taste from French Country Kitchen - Ann Hughes-Gilbey

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  medium onions, finely chopped
• 1  tablespoon  oil (olive)
• 2⁄3 cup  diced slab bacon
• 1⁄2 head white cabbage, about 1 lb.,finely shredded
• 2  cloves garlic, smashed
•  salt and pepper
• 2  eggs
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 1  cup  soft breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Sweat the onions in the oil in a large pan for a few minutes, then add the bacon, cook until more fat runs.
2. Mix in the cabbage and garlic, season with pepper and perhaps a little salt, (to taste),depending on the saltiness of the bacon.
3. Cook for a few minutes until it starts to colour.
4. Transfer to a shallow baking dish.
5. Beat the eggs with the milk and pour over.
6. Sprinkle with crumbs and cook in a 325 degree oven for 1 hour.
7. Note: to make a complete light meal, increase the amount of bacon, mix the bread crumbs with enough grated cheese to make a generous layer on top, and cook as above.