Brussels sprout and cranberry gratin recipe - a dish to convert those that don't like sprouts

Name: Brussels sprout and cranberry gratin recipe - a dish to convert those that don't like sprouts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 300 g Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved; 50 g dried cranberries; 350 g ready-made cheese sauce; 75 g mature Cheddar, grated; 50 g fresh breadcrumbs

Jazz up your sprouts by cooking them in a cheesy cranberry sauce with a crunchy topping.

By The GH Kitchen TeamUpdated: 13 November 2025

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This deliciously easy and low-ingredient way of preparing Brussels sprouts is perfect for those that aren't normally a fan of sprouts, since they are smothered in cheese sauce and studded with sweet dried cranberries! You can hardly taste the sprouts at all..

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Yields:

6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Cal/Serv:

211

Ingredients

300 g Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
50 g dried cranberries
350 g ready-made cheese sauce
75 g mature Cheddar, grated
50 g fresh breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan) mark 6. Bring a medium pan of salted water to the boil. Carefully add the sprouts and simmer for 5min, or until just tender. Drain into a colander and leave to steam dry for 5min.
2. Step 2In a medium bowl mix the Brussels sprouts, cranberries, cheese sauce and some seasoning. Scrape into an ovenproof serving dish, about 1 litre capacity.
3. Step 3Sprinkle over the Cheddar, breadcrumbs and some seasoning. Cook in the oven for 30min, or until bubbling and golden. Serve.

GET AHEAD:

Prepare to end of step 2 up to a day ahead (no need to preheat oven). Cover and chill. Uncover and complete recipe to serve.

GH TIP:

You can make your cheese sauce from scratch, if you prefer. Just follow our simple recipe.