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Frichti from Bruxelles
A very simple dish, and a bit of a cheeky one at that: Brussels sprouts cooked on the side, diced ham, cubed potatoes, and a bit of grated cheese to bind it all together.
17 K 3.5/5 (2 reviews)
1 hour 3 min.
Easy
12 people
10 IngredientsLast modified on: December 6th 2023
1 kg 500 g Brussels sprouts
6 tablespoons 
300 g ham
450 g cooked potatoes
3 
300 g 
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
Cooking: 30 min.
All in all: 1 hour 3 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 30 min.
Stage 2 - 10 min.
Stage 3 - 15 min.
Stage 4 - 1 min.
In a larger frying pan, over medium heat, pour in 9 tablespoons olive oil, then when it's hot, add 3 shallots which you've chopped up.
Season with salt and pepper, then cook for 1 minute without browning.
Season with salt and pepper, then cook for 1 minute without browning.
Stage 5 - 2 min.
Add the Brussels sprouts, potatoes and ham and mix well.
Stage 6 - 2 min.
Finish with 300 g grated cheese, mix one last time...
Stage 7 - 3 min.
... and let the cheese melt.
Your frichti is ready.
Your frichti is ready.
Remarks
For the ham, it's best to use the heel, which is easier to dice.
For the potatoes, don't hesitate to use leftovers from another meal, such as raclette or a hot box.
Gourmets can add 150g of cream to the cheese.
For the potatoes, don't hesitate to use leftovers from another meal, such as raclette or a hot box.
Gourmets can add 150g of cream to the cheese.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, protected by cling film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 200 RDI=80 % | 230 RDI=20 % | 550 RDI=80 % | 6,700 RDI=340 % | 28,030 RDI: 340 % |
| Per 100 g | 6 RDI=2 % | 7 RDI=1 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 220 RDI=10 % | 930 RDI: 10 % |
| Per person | 20 RDI=6 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 50 RDI=7 % | 560 RDI=30 % | 2,340 RDI: 30 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 15.00 €
- Per person : 1.25 €
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Brussels sprouts
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Grated cheese
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Ham
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