Cheesy Sprout and Bacon Gratin
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Cheesy Sprout and Bacon Gratin

Cheesy Sprout and Bacon Gratin

serves 2-4

Not normally a fan of sprouts? Prepare to have your mind changed and your tastebuds delighted with this fantastically festive bacon and sprout gratin.

Tags:
Calorie Smart
Allergens:
Milk
•Barley
•Wheat

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Total Time35 minutes
Cooking Time25 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

500 grams

Brussels Sprouts

100 grams

Irish Bacon Lardons

110 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains Milk)

1 sachet(s)

Chicken Stock

(Contains Barley, Wheat)

2 unit(s)

Grated Italian Style Hard Cheese

(Contains Milk)

1 pack(s)

Breadcrumbs

(Contains Wheat)

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Oil

1 tbsp

Flour

to taste

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Water

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Nutrition Values

Energy (kJ)2509 kJ
Energy (kcal)600 kcal
Fat40.9 g
of which saturates18.3 g
Carbohydrate26.3 g
of which sugars8.9 g
Dietary Fiber0.2 g
Protein29.7 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Salt2.09 g
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region. Nutrition for uncooked ingredients based on 2 person recipe, excludes Pantry Items.

Utensils

•Oven dish
•Pan with Lid

Cooking Steps

Time to Fry
1
  • Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
  • Trim the sprouts and halve through the root.
  • Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.
  • Fry sprouts and bacon until starting to brown, 3-4 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and equipment after handling raw meat.
  • Meanwhile, combine the cheese and breadcrumbs in a bowl then season with salt and pepper. Add 1 tbsp oil and mix until well combined.
Steam the Sprouts
2
  • Add a splash of water to the sprouts and cover the pan with a lid.
  • Cook until sprouts are tender, 4-5 mins.
  • Add 1 tbsp flour and mix well.
  • Stir in creme fraiche, stock and 100ml water.
  • Bring to a boil until you reach the consistency of a bechamel. Add a splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick.
Bake Until Golden
3
  • Transfer to an oven dish and sprinkle over the cheesy breadcrumbs.
  • Pop onto the top shelf of the oven and bake until golden, 10 -15 mins.
  • Remove from the oven and set aside to cool before serving, 10-20 mins.