Potato Shredded Sprout Chestnut Gratin Food

SHREDDED POTATOES AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Combine hash brown potatoes, whipping cream, 1 1/4 cup Cheddar, green onions, salt and pepper in a large bowl and mix well.
• Spoon potato mixture into one 11 x 7 inch baking dish.
• Sprinkle with the remaining Cheddar. Bake until hot and bubbly, about 25 minutes.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND POTATO GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Melt butter and oil in a large deep skillet. Add brussels sprouts and minced shallot and saute until soft, about 8 minutes. Add white wine and continue to cook for 1 minute until evaporated. Season with salt and pepper. Add cream and bring to a simmer. Cool to room temperature.
• Smear a 1 1/2-quart shallow casserole dish with butter. Reserve 2 tablespoons of Parmesan for the topping. Arrange the potato slices evenly over the bottom of the dish and season with salt and pepper. Using a slotted spoon, spread a layer of brussels sprouts over the sliced potatoes and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Continue layering until all of the potatoes and brussels sprouts and all but the reserved 2 tablespoons of Parmesan have been used. The last layer should be potatoes. Pour the cream over the potatoes and top with the remaining Parmesan. Cover with buttered foil and bake for 45 minutes.
• Uncover the gratin and bake for 30 minutes longer, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown. Let sit for 15 minutes before serving.

CHEESY SPROUT GRATIN

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil. Tip in the sprouts and cook for 3 mins, then drain and set aside to steam-dry.
• Heat the oil and butter in a medium saucepan until the butter is foaming, add the shallots and cook over a low heat for 7 mins or until softened. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 mins. Remove from the heat and whisk in the milk in several pours, continuously whisking until you get a smooth sauce. Return to the heat and simmer for 2 mins, whisking all the time. Whisk through the cream, mustard and cheddar. Season to taste. Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7.
• Toss together the dried breadcrumbs, thyme leaves and hazelnuts. Tip the sprouts into a deep 30 x 20cm ovenproof dish and pour over the sauce. Top with the nutty breadcrumbs. Will keep in the fridge for up to 24 hrs. Bake in the centre of the oven for 20-25 mins or until golden brown and bubbling. Leave to rest for at least 10 mins before serving.