Re: Nobody loves a sprout
Sprout Gratin with Mustard
Ingredients
750g (1½lb) Brussels sprouts, halved
1 x 250g pot crème fraîche
1 tbsp grainy mustard
50ml (2fl oz) semi-skimmed milk
100g (31⁄2oz) Gruyère, grated
4 rashers smoked streaky bacon, chopped
Preheat the oven to gas 4, 180°C, fan 160°C. Cook the Brussels sprouts in a large pan of boiling salted water for 3 minutes, drain and refresh in iced water. Lightly butter a large 28cm x 22cm oven-proof dish and add the sprouts.
Fry the bacon pieces in a frying pan over a medium heat until crisp. set aside. Mix together the crème fraîche , mustard and milk and pour over the sprouts. scatter with the gruyere and the bacon. Bake for 15- 20 minutes, until bubbling and golden. Serve immediately.