Oyster, Bacon, and Swiss Chard Gratin

Everything is better with bacon!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.