Gratin of Brussels sprouts with lardons, cream & almonds
Last Christmas, I did it for whole family, they went very nice, this year will try it again!
Yield
8 servingsPrep
15 minCook
25 minReady
40 minIngredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 900 | grams |
brussels sprouts
trimmed |
|
| 20 | grams |
butter
|
|
| 4 | tablespoons |
sunflower oil
|
|
| 150 | grams |
bacon
lardons, or rindless back, cut into short fat strips |
|
| 20 | grams |
almonds
flaked |
|
| 400 | millilitres |
double cream
|
|
| 2 ½ | teaspoons |
lemon juice
|
|
| 5 ½ | tablespoons |
bread crumbs
fresh white |
|
| 4 | tablespoons |
Parmesan cheese
freshly |
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
freshly ground to taste |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9E+2 | grams |
brussels sprouts
trimmed |
|
| 2E+1 | grams |
butter
|
|
| 6E+1 | ml |
sunflower oil
|
|
| 1.5E+2 | grams |
bacon
lardons, or rindless back, cut into short fat strips |
|
| 2E+1 | grams |
almonds
flaked |
|
| 4E+2 | millilitres |
double cream
|
|
| 13 | ml |
lemon juice
|
|
| 83 | ml |
bread crumbs
fresh white |
|
| 6E+1 | ml |
Parmesan cheese
freshly |
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
freshly ground to taste |
*
|
Directions
Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
Place the sprouts into a saucepan of simmering salted water and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until almost cooked.
Drain thoroughly, allow to cool slightly, then cut in half.
Place the butter and oil into a wide frying pan over a medium heat.
Add the bacon lardons and almonds and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, until lightly browned.
Add the sprouts and sauté for a further 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the cream and bring the mixture to the boil.
Boil for 2 to 4 minutes, until the cream has reduced to a rich sauce.
Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Remove from the heat, add the lemon juice and spoon into an ovenproof gratin dish.
Mix the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese together in a bowl, then sprinkle evenly over the top of the sprout mixture.
Place into the oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the top is golden-brown and the cream visibly boiling.
