Patranque (Bread and Bacon Pancake from France)

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   Remove the crusts from the bread & crumble coarsely.

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   If the bread is very stale, it may be softened w/a sml amt of water.

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   Slice cheese thinly.

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   Set the bread & cheese aside.

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   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.

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   Add bread to the pan & stir about to soak up the fat from the bacon & break up more.

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   Add garlic.

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   When it begins to brown, add cheese slices & stir well.

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   Reduce heat, add salt & pepper to taste & allow to brown for about 10 minutes.

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    When a crust has formed, turn pancake using a spatula & a plate so the other side can brown for 5-10 minutes.

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    Slide pancake onto a plate, divide in 4 portions & serve immediately.

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    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.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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