Bacon And Stilton Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 slices smoked bacon, cut into bite size pieces
2 ounces butter
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 thick slices bread, crusts removed, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 ounces Stilton cheese, crumbled
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 1/2 tablespoons light cream
black pepper
mixed salad green

Preparation

Cook the bacon in a pan for 7-8 minutes or until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on absorbent paper.
Add the butter to the pan and melt. Add the garlic and bread and cook for 3-4 minutes until crisp and golden. Drain on absorbent paper.
Mix the cheese and mayonnaise together. Stir in the cream and black pepper. Beat well to blend.
Mix the salad leaves, bacon and croutons together. Place on serving plates, top with the dressing and serve.