Sprout Gratin

These sprouts will easily convert even the stubborn of sprout haters into fans. Laced with bacon lardons, double cream, almonds and cheese make this dish a luscious accompaniment to Christmas turkey.

Method

• Preheat the oven to 180.C 
• In a pan, heat up the oil and the butter and fry off the lardons gently
• Add the almonds to colour them slightly
• Add the already trimmed and blanched sprouts and sauté them for colour
• Add in the cream and simmer until reduced well
• Season well with salt and pepper and stir in the lemon juice, then pour in to a suitable oven proof dish
• Mix together the cheese and the breadcrumbs and sprinkle over the sprouts
• Bake for about 20 minutes until golden.

This recipe was taken from a selection of Christmas recipes provided by our catering manager, and  provides a flavour of what is served in our in-house restaurants.