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Creamy Cheese, Brussels Sprout and Almond Gratin

by Lizzie Kamenetzky from The Great British Bake Off: Winter Kitchen

Easy

Serves 4-6

Total 35min

Cook 35min

Forget about over-boiled sprouts, this gratin takes the little green veg to new heights by baking them in a delicious cheese sauce, with a crispy Parmesan and breadcrumb topping.

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Introduction

Sprouts are not just for Christmas. Cooked like this, smothered in a silky, rich cheese sauce, they can give cauliflower or leeks a run for their money. This dish is seriously moreish and satisfying, ideal for warming you up on a cold, dark winter night.

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Ingredients

500gwaxy potatoes, peeled and cut into sprout-sized cubes
600gBrussels sprouts
150glight blue cheese, such as Cashel blue or Dorset blue, crumbled or chopped
200mldouble cream
200mlfull-fat milk
1 tbspgrain mustard
50gground almonds
75gfresh white breadcrumbs
30gParmesan cheese, freshly grated
salt and black pepper

Method

Heat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas 4. Par-boil the potatoes in boiling salted water for 6–8 minutes until almost tender, adding the sprouts for the final 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and tumble into a well-buttered ovenproof dish.

In a jug, combine the blue cheese, cream, milk, mustard and almonds. Season well with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture evenly over the sprouts and potatoes.

Mix together the breadcrumbs and Parmesan and scatter over the top. Place in the heated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbling. Serve hot.

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