Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Ingredients - serves 6-8

900g halved brussels sprouts 

3 tbsp butter 

2 large sliced shallots 

175ml double cream  

175g grated extra mature cheddar cheese  

260g grated gruyere cheese 

8 slices unsmoked back bacon 

Black pepper 

Method 

To begin this delicious recipe, preheat your oven to gas mark 5, 190C (fan oven). Place the butter in a large saucepan and heat gently until melted. Add the brussels sprouts, shallots, bacon and season with black pepper and sauté for 5-8 minutes until they have lightly browned. Take the saucepan off the heat and pour in the cream, then mix well. Add in half of both cheeses and stir well. 

Transfer to an ovenproof dish and sprinkle over the remaining two cheeses. Season again with black pepper and cook for 12 minutes until golden and bubbling. Remove from the oven and serve either as a side to your Christmas dinner or just as a delicious festive side and enjoy.