Creamed Brussel Sprouts

A beautiful easy side dish that will convince the most stubborn of sprout-haters. Lure them in with cream and bacon

PREPARATION TIME : less than 30 minutes

COOKING TIME : 10 to 30 minutes

SERVES : 4-6

INGRETIENTS

1kg/2lb brussel sprouts, trimmed

8 rashers of cured bacon, cut into lardons

250ml/ 8 3/4 fl oz double cream

2 garlic cloves, crushed

salt and freshly ground black pepper

METHOD

1: Cook the brussels sprouts in a saucepan of boiling water for 8-10 minutes. Drain and refresh in a bowl of ice and water. Drain and again when cool.

2 : Add the bacon lardons to a non stick frying pan and bring to the boil.

3 : Add the cream and garlic to a small pan and bring to the boil.

4 : Stir the sprouts into the crisp bacon, then stir in the hot cream.

5 : Season with salt and pepper and serve straightaway