Cheesy Sprout Gratin

by BBC Good Food

Wondering how to make winning sprouts for your Christmas menu? Try our cheesy sprout gratin and you'll convert anyone who previously snubbed this festive veg

Method

Based on 8 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil. Tip in the sprouts and cook for 3 mins, then drain and set aside to steam-dry.

Step 2

Heat the oil and butter in a medium saucepan until the butter is foaming, add the shallots and cook over a low heat for 7 mins or until softened. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 mins. Remove from the heat and whisk in the milk in several pours, continuously whisking until you get a smooth sauce. Return to the heat and simmer for 2 mins, whisking all the time. Whisk through the cream, mustard and cheddar. Season to taste. Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7.

Step 3

Toss together the dried breadcrumbs, thyme leaves and hazelnuts. Tip the sprouts into a deep 30 x 20cm ovenproof dish and pour over the sauce. Top with the nutty breadcrumbs. Will keep in the fridge for up to 24 hrs. Bake in the centre of the oven for 20-25 mins or until golden brown and bubbling. Leave to rest for at least 10 mins before serving.

  • Ingredients
  • Based on 8 servings
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil 1x Sainsbury's Olive Oil, Extra Virgin 1L
  • 50g Unsalted Butter 1x Sainsbury's British Butter, Unsalted 250g
  • 2 Banana Shallots, finely chopped 1x Sainsbury's Echalion Shallots 400g
  • 50g Plain Flour 1x Sainsbury's Plain Flour 500g
  • 750ml Semi Skimmed Milk 1x Sainsbury's British Semi Skimmed Milk 1.13L (2 pint)
  • 60g Blanched Hazelnuts, roughly chopped 1x Sainsbury's Blanched Hazelnuts 100g
  • 600g Brussels Sprouts, trimmed and halved if large 2x Sainsbury's Brussels Sprouts 500g
  • 2 Thyme Sprigs, leaves picked 1x Sainsbury's Bunched Thyme 20g
  • 100ml Double Cream 1x Sainsbury's British Double Cream 150ml
  • 1 tbsp English Mustard 1x Colman's Original English Mustard 170g
  • 150g Mature Cheddar, grated 1x Sainsbury's British Mature Cheddar Cheese 400g
  • 40g Dried Breadcrumbs 1x Sainsbury's Panko Breadcrumbs, Inspired to Cook 100g
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