
Swede and Bacon Gratin
By mumjd
Swede is often ignored for recipes and just served on the side mashed. But I made this recipe for Valentine's dinner and it was delicious. I served it with crusty homemade bread and salad.
Ingredients
- 350g swede
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 300ml milk
- 30g margarine
- 2tbsp plain flour
- Salt and pepper
- 3 rashers smoked bacon
- A handful of grated cheddar cheese
Details
servings 2
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 30mins
Cost Budget Friendly
Preparation
Step 1
Peel the swede and dice into approx 1-2cm pieces.
Peel the garlic and push through a garlic press or finely chop.
Step 2

Put the diced swede into a bowl and cover with boiling water for 10 minutes.
Step 3

Grill the bacon until crisp and cut into small pieces.
Step 4

Drain the swede and put into a saucepan with the milk and garlic.
Bring to the boil and cook over a fairly gentle heat for about 10 minutes until tender.
Step 5

Lift the swede out of the milk with a slotted spoon and place in an ovenproof dish with the bacon.
Leave the garlic in the saucepan.
Step 6
Whisk the margarine and flour into the milk. Whisk it quite vigorously to avoid lumps, and bring back to the boil to thicken.
Season with salt and pepper.
Step 7

Pour the sauce over the swede and bacon.
Step 8

Mix around to coat everything with the sauce, then top with the grated cheese.
Step 9

Cook in a preheated oven at 200 degrees centigrade, 180 fan for 20 to 30 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and starting to brown.
Serve and enjoy.
Could be served as a side dish either. For vegetarians, substitute the bacon with onion.
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