ingredients

• 100g parmesan cheese 1 onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 20g breadcrumbs

Method

• Preheat oven to 180c
• Boil some water in a large heavy-based saucepan with a pinch of salt, add the sprouts and boil for two minutes.
• Drain the sprouts and run under a cold tap and leave to cool.
• Fry the bacon until golden brown on medium heat in a large deep saucepan. Meanwhile, finely dice the onion and garlic and add to the pan, cook until the onions are soft but without colour.
• Add the sprouts and the cream and then grate 3⁄4 of the parmesan into the pan, stirring continuously.
• Reduce the sauce until it thickens, season with salt and pepper.
• Pour the sprouts into an ovenproof dish, cover with crushed walnuts, breadcrumbs, and the rest of the cheese.
• Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.