Brussels Sprouts Gratin with Pancetta

This dish transforms Brussels Sprouts into a creamy gratin with Gruyere cheese, enticing flavours and textures.  My husband doesn't usually like sprouts but he loves this dish.  
Servings: 6 yield(s)
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 kg Brussels Sprouts (trimmed & quartered dependent on the size)
  • 20 g butter
  • 8 slices of pancetta
  • 20 g flaked almonds
  • 300 ml double cream
  • 100 g Gruyere cheese (grated)
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 75 g breadcrumbs
  • 4 pinch Parmesan Cheese (grated)
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C Fan/gas 7..
  2. Place the sprouts into a large pan of boiling salted water and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender, drain well and steam dry.
  3. Heat the butter in a large frying pan and gently fry the pancetta and flaked almonds until golden. Now stir in the cream, Gruyere and mustard. Add the sprouts and stir well.
  4. Pour into a baking dish, sprinkle over the breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbling - enjoy!