My Lime Green Kitchen

Archive for November, 2010

For those who use pressure cookers, here’s a great chart for cooking times.

Even if you think you don’t like brussel sprouts, you might want to try this dish.

Brussel Sprouts Au Gratin

Ingredients:
1-1/2 pounds brussel sprouts
3 – 4 oz. prosciutto, cut into narrow strips
4 T. butter, divided
2 T. minced garlic
3 T. flour
2-1/2 cups Half & Half
1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground pepper

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375.

Quarter brussel sprouts and remove as much core as can be easily removed.

Melt 2 T. butter in large skillet. Saute prosciutto til it begins to get crispy. Add garlic and cook an additional 2 minutes.

Add the brussel sprouts and cook another 8 – 10 minutes.

Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.  Sprinkle the flour over the dish, stir and cook another 5 minutes.

Add the cream, bring to a simmer and slowly simmer, stirring often for about 10 minutes. Stir in nutmeg, salt, pepper and 1 cup of cheese.

Pour into buttered baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese over the top. Cover and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.