Smoky Canadian Gruyere Gratin
A rich and creamy gratin dish featuring smoky Canadian bacon and nutty Gruyere cheese. Perfect as a comforting side or main.
Ingredients
- ●6 slices Smoked Canadian Bacon
- ●1 cup, shredded Gruyere Cheese
- ●1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- ●2 tbsp All-purpose Flour
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black Pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the Canadian bacon in a pan over medium heat until crispy, then set aside.
- 3
In the same pan, add the flour and whisk to combine with any remaining bacon fat. Cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Slowly pour in the heavy cream, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until thickened.
- 5
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the shredded Gruyere cheese until melted and smooth.
- 6
In a separate dish, arrange the cooked Canadian bacon in a single layer. Pour the cheese sauce over the bacon and sprinkle with additional Gruyere if desired.
- 7
Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.
- 8
Remove from the oven and season with salt and pepper to taste.