BRUSSEL SPROUTS

Best steamed and served still crunchy with roast meat.

But try sliced and added to stir fries for alternative green crunchiness.

Gratin of British Sprouts

INGREDIENTS

• 1 clove of garlic
• butter to grease dish
• 450g (1lb) cooked sprouts
• 150 - 300ml (5-10fl oz) double cream
• salt, pepper
• handful of stale breadcrumbs
• 2tblsp grated cheese

METHOD

• Preheat oven to 200C/gas mark 6.
• Rub garlic clove into greased flat oven proof dish.
• Bring cream to scalding point (just short of boiling point).
• Place sprouts in dish and season.
• Pour cream over sprouts and then sprinkle with breadcrumbs and then the cheese.
• Grill for 20-25 minutes in the oven or until crusty and brown.

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