Versatile Bacon Crumb

How to turn ordinary into extraordinary. This is THE perfect topper for Christmas!

You can make it ahead and freeze it, ready to use on a multitude of dishes.

Perfect for a flavour hit to top seafood, salads, beans, asparagus, brussel sprouts and potato bake…the list is endless! And if you like a hit of heat feel free to add dried chilli flakes.

Cook & Prep | 10 mins

Ingredients

• 200g British Sausage Ham & Bacon Co Traditional Back Bacon, finely diced
• 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• Rind of 1 lemon, finely grated
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Salt, pepper

Method

1. Using a large fry pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and slowly cook the finely diced bacon until crispy, approximately 7 minutes.
2. Add the crushed garlic, breadcrumbs and the remaining olive oil to the pan and mix through with the bacon. Gently toast all ingredients together for approximately 2 mins or until breadcrumbs become slightly golden.
3. Next, add in the finely grated lemon rind, parsley and mix through.
4. Season to your liking with salt and pepper, then top away.