Brussels Sprouts Crumble

Ingredients

• Brussels sprouts
• 1 pound Brussels sprouts, rinsed, trimmed and halved
• Bacon bechamel
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 ounces bacon, minced
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed and minced
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 3/4 cups full-fat milk
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
• Salt, to taste
• 3 1/2 ounces breadcrumbs
• 2 ounces Cheddar, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• Freshly ground black pepper