Brussels Sprout and Cranberry Gratin

Jazz up your sprouts by cooking them in a cheesy cranberry sauce with a crunchy topping.

By The Good Housekeeping Cookery TeamPublished: 17 December 2021

This deliciously easy way to prepare Brussel sprouts is perfect for those that haven't cooked Christmas dinner before, or for those on a budget as it only costs 56p per portion.

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Yields:

6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Cal/Serv:

211

Ingredients

300 g
Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
50 g
dried cranberries
350 g
ready-made cheese sauce
75 g
mature Cheddar, grated
50 g
fresh breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan) mark 6. Bring a medium pan of salted water to the boil. Carefully add the sprouts and simmer for 5min, or until just tender. Drain into a colander and leave to steam dry for 5min.
2. Step 2In a medium bowl mix the Brussels sprouts, cranberries, cheese sauce and some seasoning. Scrape into an ovenproof serving dish, about 1 litre capacity.
3. Step 3Sprinkle over the Cheddar, breadcrumbs and some seasoning. Cook in the oven for 30min, or until bubbling and golden. Serve.

Get ahead

Prepare to end of step 2 up to a day ahead (no need to preheat oven). Cover and chill. Uncover and complete recipe to serve.