Brussels sprouts gratin with bacon, cream and almonds
Method
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Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
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Place the sprouts into a saucepan of simmering salted water and cook for 4-5 minutes, until almost, but not quite, cooked. Drain thoroughly, allow to cool slightly, then cut in half.
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Place the butter and oil into a wide frying pan over a medium heat. Add the bacon lardons and almonds and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until lightly browned.
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Add the sprouts and sauté for a further 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Add the cream and bring the mixture to the boil. Boil for 2-4 minutes, until the cream has reduced to a rich sauce. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Remove from the heat, add the lemon juice and spoon into an ovenproof gratin dish.
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Mix the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese together in a bowl, then sprinkle evenly over the top of the sprout mixture.
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Place into the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, until the top is golden-brown and the cream visibly boiling.
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Remove from the oven and serve in the gratin dish (when the dish has cooled slightly).
Ingredients
- 900g/2lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed
- 20g/¾oz butter
- 4 tsp sunflower oil
- 150g/5oz bacon lardons (or rindless back bacon, cut into short fat strips)
- 20g/¾oz flaked almonds
- 400ml/14fl oz double cream
- 2½ tsp lemon juice
- 5½ tbsp fresh white breadcrumbs
- 4 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
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