CHRISTMAS BRUSSEL SPROUT RECIPES RECIPES

Steps:

• Place the brussels sprouts in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish; add water. Sprinkle with celery salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until tender, stirring and rotating a quarter turn every 2 minutes. Drain. Sprinkle with cheese; microwave on high for 30-60 seconds or until cheese begins to melt. Combine cornflakes and butter; sprinkle over sprouts.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.
• Place the sprouts into a saucepan of simmering salted water and cook for 4-5 minutes, until almost, but not quite, cooked. Drain thoroughly, allow to cool slightly, then cut in half.
• Place the butter and oil into a wide frying pan over a medium heat. Add the bacon lardons and almonds and gently fry for 3-4 minutes, until lightly browned.
• Add the sprouts and fry for a further 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add the cream and bring the mixture to the boil. Boil for 2-4 minutes, until the cream has reduced to a rich sauce. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Remove from the heat, add the lemon juice and spoon into an ovenproof gratin dish.
• Mix the breadcrumbs and Parmesan together in a bowl, then sprinkle evenly over the top of the sprout mixture.
• Place into the oven and bake for 20 minutes, until the top is golden-brown and the cream visibly boiling.
• Remove from the oven and serve in the gratin dish (when the dish has cooled slightly).