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SHERRIED SPROUT & SAVOY GRATIN

Preheat oven Electric 200 C/Fan 180 C, Gas 6
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 4 people

Equipment

  • casserole dish
  • chopping board & sharp knife
  • colander
  • saucepan
  • grater
  • mixing bowl
  • balloon whisk

Ingredients

  • 1 large savoy cabbage
  • 400 g Brussels sprouts
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 thyme sprigs
  • 75 g butter
  • 75 pl flour
  • 180 ml sherry
  • 600 ml milk
  • 300 ml double cream
  • Nutmeg
  • 60 g breadcrumbs
  • 60 g hard cheese
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions

  • Cut cabbage into wedges
  • Trim sprouts
  • Chop garlic
  • Toast bread and make into crumbs
  • Toss the cabbage and sprouts in the oil, garlic and thyme
  • Season
  • Tip into casserole and roast for 25 mins
  • Melt butter in saucepan
  • Stir in flour and cook for 2 mins
  • Whisk in sherry, followed by milk and cream
  • Return to heat and stir continuously until smooth and thick
  • Add some nutmeg
  • Season well
  • Mix the breadcrumbs and cheese together
  • Take sprouts and cabbage from oven
  • Pour over sauce
  • Top with crumbs and cheese
  • Brown under grill for about 10 mins until golden and bubbling