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Broccoli wrapped in bacon with a blue cheese gratin

Paul Rankin
by Paul Rankin
from Ready Steady Cook
Serves 1 		Quick Recipe
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Preparation time less than 30 mins Email this recipeEmail this recipe
Cooking time 10 to 30 mins  
Ingredients

For the broccoli
4 slices bacon
4 stems broccoli, cooked
1 tbsp olive oil
For the gratin
50ml/2fl oz double cream
75g/2¾oz blue cheese

Method

1. Pre-heat the grill to high.
2. Wrap the bacon around the broccoli stems.
3. In a saucepan heat the oil to high.
4. Place the broccoli in the pan and cook until the bacon is golden, for about two minutes.
5. Place into an ovenproof gratin dish.
6. In a saucepan melt the double cream and the blue cheese together for 1-2 minutes.
7. Pour over the broccoli and place under pre-heated grill. Grill for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and serve.