Creamed Sprouts
This recipe combines tender Brussels sprouts, crispy smoked bacon, and toasted chestnuts in a creamy and flavorful dish. The sprouts are cooked until tender and then sautéed with bacon and chestnuts, creating a delicious medley of textures and tastes. Finished with a creamy crème fraîche sauce, this dish is both comforting and satisfying, perfect for a cozy meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 750g Brussels sprouts , trimmed and halved if large
- 8 rashers smoked streaky bacon , cut into small chunks
- 200g/7oz chestnut halves, roughly chopped
- 6 tbsp half-fat crème fraîche
Instructions
- Cook the brussels sprouts in a saucepan of boiling salted water for 8-10 mins until tender, then drain and cool in iced water or under the cold tap. Drain well.
- Fry bacon gently in a large frying pan for 4 mins until starting to crisp, then throw in the chestnut pieces and cook until toasted. Add the sprouts and crème fraîche, season, then turn the heat up to boil the cream until it coats the sprouts. Tip into a serving dish and serve straight away.
Cook Time
15M
Prep Time
PT20M
Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition
- Calories: 192 calories
- Fat Content: 10 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 4 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 18 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 7 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 7 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 9 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.72 milligram of sodium
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