Roasted Brussels sprouts on cheese sauce with Prosciutto crumbs
Crispy roasted Brussels Sprouts served on creamy cheese sauce with prosciutto breadcrumbs is the perfect side dish recipe.
Servings 8
Calories 286kcal
Ingredients
- 800 g (approx 2lbs) Brussels sprouts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
For the cheese sauce
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2-3 cups milk (start with 2 but you might need up to 3 cups)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- pinch of nutmeg
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Prosciutto crumbs
- 2 cups bread roughly torn
- 4 strips prosciutto
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary
- pinch each salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
- Halve the Brussels sprouts and place onto a large sheet pan or roasting dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the pan in the oven and allow to roast for 30-45 minutes, turning the sprouts half-way through to ensure they roast evenly.
- To make the cheese sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan then add the flour. Stir until a roux forms then whisk in the milk, a little at a time until a smooth sauce forms. Lower the heat and allow to simmer, stirring regularly, until thick and creamy (approximately 10 minutes). Remove from the heat then stir in the seasonings and cheese.
- To make the crumbs, tear the bread into rough chunks and place on a sheet pan. Drape the prosciutto over the bread and add rosemary. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper then place in the oven. Allow to roast until crisp and golden. Transfer to a food processor and blend until fine.
- To serve swirl the cheese sauce onto a large platter or bowl then top with the roasted brussels sprouts.
- Scatter over the crumbs and finish with fresh rosemary then serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 968mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 891IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 4mg
