Stuffins

Makes 6

INGREDIENTS:

180g fresh breadcrumbs

2 shallots, finely diced

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 tbsp flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped

1 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped

2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

70g butter, softened

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

12 slices smoked streaky bacon

method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180oC/Gas 4.

2. Place the breadcrumbs, shallots, garlic, parsley, sage, lemon zest, softened butter, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well to combine.

3. Prepare the sliced smoked streaky bacon by stretching it out using the back of a knife so it gets longer and thinner. Then line six lightly greased muffin tins with the smoked streaky bacon and fill with the breadcrumb mixture. Press the filling in quite well with the back of a spoon so that it doesn’t all crumble on you when it comes out of the oven.

4. Bake in the pre-heated oven for 15 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the stuffing is cooked through.