Country Pâté with Croutons and Herbs
A rustic, hearty pâté made with ground pork and bacon, baked until rich and creamy, then served with crispy croutons and fresh herbs. Perfect for a cozy appetizer or light dinner.
- Total time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- ½ loaf baguette
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Finely chop the 1 medium onion and 2 garlic cloves. Cut the 4 bacon slices into small pieces.
- 2
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic, cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the 1 lb ground pork, cooked bacon mixture, 0.5 cup heavy cream, 1 egg, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme. Mix until just combined; season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Transfer the mixture to a small loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake until the pâté is set and reaches 160°F, about 40 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- 5
While the pâté rests, slice the 0.5 baguette into 1/2-inch rounds and toast until golden, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Slice the pâté and serve warm with the croutons, garnished with extra thyme if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- loaf pan
- mixing bowl
- knife
- cutting board
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