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DeCordova Bend Estates LIFE 34 SEPTEMBER 2020

Whip It Up!

~ AUTUmN AvOcAdO TOAST ~ ~ BRUSSELS SPROUTS GRATIN ~

Ingredients Ingredients
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1/4 cup walnuts 32 oz bag of fresh Brussels sprouts, cored and halved - (or equivalent
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon amount of smaller containers)
2 avocados, smashed 1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon salt pinch black pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 tsp paprika
4 slices bread, toasted 3/4 cup heavy cream - (might be labeled as heavy whipping cream)
1 pear, thinly sliced 3/4 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese - (freshly grated is best)
2 tablespoons honey, drizzled 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese - (freshly grated is best)
2 tablespoons crumbled gorgonzola cheese 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled - (or about 1/2 cup bacon bits)
minced fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
Add the walnuts and cinnamon to a small saucepan over medium-low
heat and toast until golden and fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Make Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Add butter to a large oven safe pan
sure to stir and shake the pan so the nuts don’t burn – you want them or skillet, and heat over MED heat. Add Brussels sprouts, shallots and
golden in color and nutty-smelling. You can break them apart a bit garlic, seasoning with kosher salt, black pepper and paprika. Saute,
before or after toasting to make it easier to sprinkle them on top. stirring occasionally, about 5-8 minutes.
Smash the avocado in a bowl with the salt and pepper. Spread it on the Remove pan from heat, pour in heavy cream. Sprinkle shredded cheddar
toast and layer the pear slices and gorgonzola on top of the avocado, and gruyere cheese all over the Brussels sprouts. Top with crumbled
followed by the cinnamon walnuts. Drizzle the entire thing generously bacon and bake about 12 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
with honey. EAT! Sprinkle with additional black pepper and minced parsley if desired.
Yield: 2 - Total Time: 15 mins Yield: 8 - Total Time: 27 mins