Patranque (Bread and Bacon Pancake from France) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This dish from *French Bistro and Cafe Cooking* by Pierre-Yves Chupin would likely win most versatility contests. IMO it will work very well as 1) Breakfast/Brunch fare, 2) A lunch or dinner entree for 4 or even 3) A starter course for 6-8. *Now that is versatile* ! Take your pick of these options, but give it a try & *Enjoy* . Ingredients:
500 g stale brown bread |
85 g bacon |
1 medium garlic clove (finely chopped) |
250 g mozzarella cheese (french tomme de cantal cheese suggested) |
Directions:
1. Remove the crusts from the bread & crumble coarsely. If the bread is very stale, it may be softened w/a sml amt of water. Slice cheese thinly. Set the bread & cheese aside.
2. Cut the bacon into very sml pieces & cook in a non-stick frying pan over mod-heat till they are completely transparent & begin to crisp.
3. Add bread to the pan & stir about to soak up the fat from the bacon & break up more.
4. Add garlic. When it begins to brown, add cheese slices & stir well.
5. Reduce heat, add salt & pepper to taste & allow to brown for about 10 minutes.
6. When a crust has formed, turn pancake using a spatula & a plate so the other side can brown for 5-10 minutes.
7. Slide pancake onto a plate, divide in 4 portions & serve immediately.
8. SERVING SUGGESTION: Just a green salad was suggested, but I see mushrooms sauteed in garlic as another good choice to accompany this dish w/the salad.
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