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Baked Brussel Sprout Gratin

December 05

If you want a no fuss brussel sprout recipe that can be made ahead of time then this is the one for you- baked in a creamy sauce, these brussel sprouts can be kept warm in a low oven until you are ready to serve them.

 

  • serves Serves 6
  • time 40 mins

Method

  1. 1. Heat the oil and butter in a large frying pan over a medium high heat until the butter melts and begins to foam. Add in the garlic and fry for 30 seconds before adding in the brussel sprouts and stir frying for 6-8 minutes until tender.
  2. 2. Make the white sauce by melting the butter in a saucepan then adding the flour, whisking vigorously for 1 minute. Add in the milk, whisking as you go until you have a smooth mixture. bring to the boil for about a minute or until thickened then set aside. Stir through 1/3 of the Parmesan cheese.
  3. 3. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas mark 6. Place the brussel sprouts into a baking dish and pour the white sauce over to coat. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and cook in the oven for about 20 minutes. Serve straight away.

Ingredients

To make the gratin:

1 tbsp of olive oil

A good knob of butter

1 clove of garlic, finely chopped

1kg of brussel sprouts, peeled and halved

75g of Parmesan cheese, finely grated

Sea salt and ground black pepper

To make the white sauce:

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp flour

240ml milk

 

You'll Need

Large frying pan

medium saucepan

Baking tray