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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- Several thick slices good quality cheddar cheese
- 1 onion, cut in half and sliced
- A handful sprouts, finely sliced
- 3 slices back or 4 slices streaky smoked bacon (again, good quality)
- Wholegrain mustard
- Butter, for frying
- For the gravy (you could of course use other bones or stock)
- 4 partridge carcasses
- 1 onion, halved
- 1 large carrot, roughly chopped
- 2 sticks celery, roughly chopped
- A handful parsley stalks
- A few peppercorns
- Salt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 228g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 265 | |
| Calories from Fat 31 | 12% |
| Total Fat 3.53g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 1.65g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium 494mg | 21% |
| Potassium 425mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 49.94g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.0g | 17% |
| Sugars 8.49g | 6% |
| Protein 9.34g | 15% |
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