Fry the bacon pieces until cooked then remove and set aside.
Fry the onion, garlic and beef until thoroughly cooked. Add salt and pepper to taste, stir through the cream cheese.
Pour the beef layer into the baking dish. Sprinkle the bacon pieces over.
Mix the eggs, cream, shredded/grated cheese, mustard, salt and pepper together. Pour the cheese sauce over the beef and bacon.
Place slices of gherkins/pickles all over the top then cover with the remaining shredded/grated cheese.
Bake at 180C/350F for 15 minutes until the cheese is golden and crispy. Serve with salad and 1-minute mayonnaise.
