VEGGIE SPROUT GRATIN
VEGGIE SPROUT GRATIN
VEGGIE SPROUT GRATIN

Ingredients
  • 55g/2oz butter
  • 55g/2oz plain flour
  • 200ml/7fl oz milk
  • 100ml/3½fl oz double cream
  • 85g/3oz cheddar cheese
  • grated
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 100g/3½oz Brussels sprouts
  • quartered
  • small handful chopped fresh chives
  • to garnish
Directions
  • Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan
  • add the flour and stir until it forms a thick paste. Remove from the heat and gradually whisk in the milk and cream. Return to the heat and stir until the mixture has thickened.
  • Add the grated cheese
  • mustard
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper and simmer for five minutes over a low heat.
  • Place the quartered Brussels sprouts into a pan of salted boiling water and boil for 3-4 minutes
  • then drain.
  • Spoon the cooked Brussels sprouts into the base of a small gratin dish and pour over the cheese sauce. Place in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes
  • or until golden-brown on top. Scatter with chopped fresh chives and serve.