Bacon And Stilton Salad Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon And Stilton Salad

• Smoked Bacon
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Garlic Cloves
• 4 cups cubed day-old bread
• 4 ounces crumbled Stilton cheese (or your favorite blue cheese)
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• Light Cream
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Mixed Salad Green

How to Make Bacon And Stilton Salad

1. Cook 4 slices of bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 7-8 minutes, or until crisp.
2. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
3. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the same skillet. Melt over medium heat.
4. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and 4 cups cubed day-old bread. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp.
5. Remove croutons with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
6. In a medium bowl, combine 4 ounces crumbled Stilton cheese (or your favorite blue cheese) and 2 tablespoons mayonnaise.
7. Stir in 1 tablespoon heavy cream and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper.
8. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
9. In a large bowl, gently toss 5 cups mixed salad greens with the cooked bacon and croutons.
10. Divide the salad among serving plates.
11. Drizzle generously with the blue cheese dressing and serve immediately.