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Ingredients
- 1 packet smoked bacon lardons
- 750g sprouts, trimmed, washed and shredded
- 1 tbsp duck fat
- Pinch of sugar
- Salt and pepper
- 3 tbsp water
- 250ml cream
- 150g breadcrumbs
- Zest of half a lemon
- 50g butter, melted
- 6 leaves fresh sage, chopped
- 80g Gruyère cheese (or similar), grated
1 Preheat an oven to 170 degrees Celsius, or equivalent.
2 Sauté the bacon in a little of the duck fat until it is golden.
3 Transfer the bacon to a shallow casserole along with the sprouts, remaining duck fat, sugar and a little salt.
4 Pour the cream and water over the top. Mix well.
5 Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the sprouts are just tender.
6 Mix the breadcrumbs with the lemon zest, melted butter, sage, and Gruyère cheese. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle over top of sprouts.
7 Bake for 12-15 minutes, until crusty and golden.
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