Flan From Mireille

This very simple flan has been adapted from Mireille Guiliano's book French Women Don't Get Fat.  It is one of those quick easy recipes suitable for lunch or even as a breakfast dish.

ASPARAGUS FLAN
16 asparagus stalks or 1 can asparagus
120g streaky bacon coarsely chopped
8 eggs
500ml milk
250ml cream
salt and pepper

If using fresh asparagus peel, boil in salted water for 5 minutes, drain and cool. If canned drain.
Saute bacon in non stick pan till crisp. Drain on paper towel.
Combine eggs, milk and cream. Season to taste.
Preheat oven to gas mark 4/180C
Pour egg mixture into baking dish, about 25cm x 2.5cm deep.
Sprinkle in asparagus and bacon.
Bake 15 - 20 minutes till custard is set but not dried out.
Serve immediately with a sprinkling of chopped parsley.