Baked Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts
·Prepare the Brussels sprouts
Trim the Brussels sprouts, remove any unsightly outer leaves and cut each one in half. Arrange them in a baking dish, lightly greased with butter if you like.
Chop the shallot
In a saucepan on the stove, prepare the sauce to pour over the sprouts. Melt a knob of butter and sauté the finely chopped shallot.
Toast the walnuts
Add the chopped walnuts and toast them lightly for about two minutes.
Add cream and cheese
Pour in the cream, bring to a boil, then take off the heat. Break the cheese into the cream and stir until melted. Pour this sauce over the prepared Brussels sprouts.
Bake until golden
Bake for about 15 minutes, depending on whether you like your sprouts firmer or softer and more tender. After this time, mix the breadcrumbs with finely grated cheese and sprinkle this mixture over the sprouts. Bake a little longer until the top turns golden and crisp.
