Bread and bacon pudding (Brunch)

 

6 servings

• 200 grams (8 slices) bacon, sliced into 1 cm pieces (lardons)
• 1 onion, chopped
• ½ loaf of country bread, cut into 2cm cubes
• 500 ml Gruyere cheese, grated
• 5 eggs
• 60 ml cream 35%
• 250 ml milk
• 5 ml mustard powder
• Salt and pepper

1. In a skillet, cook bacon and onion 5 to 6 minutes or until cooked; retain the cooking fat.
2. In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, onions, bacon and its fat, and the cheese.
3. Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
4. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, then pour in the cream, milk and mustard; season.
5. Pour the liquid over the bread and mix well; wait 10 minutes.
6. Stir again, then pour the mixture into a previously oiled baking dish; bake for 25 minutes.
7. Remove from oven and serve.

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