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Frichti from Bruxelles

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.
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duree1 hour 3 min. difficultéEasy prix5 € pour combien12 people ingredients10 Ingredients
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Last modified on: December 6th 2023
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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.
Frichti from Bruxelles
Prepare and cook 6 1⁄3 cups Brussels sprouts, drain after cooking.

Set aside.
Stage 2 - 10 min.
Frichti from Bruxelles
In a small frying pan over medium heat, pour in 6 tablespoons olive oil and when it's hot add 1 1⁄3 cup ham which you've cut into small cubes.

Brown to taste, then set aside.
Stage 3 - 15 min.
Frichti from Bruxelles
In the same pan, still over medium heat and without washing, pour in 12 tablespoons olive oil and when it's hot, add 2 cups cooked potatoes which you've cut into large cubes.

Brown to taste, then set aside.
Stage 4 - 1 min.
Frichti from Bruxelles
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.
Stage 5 - 2 min.
Frichti from Bruxelles
Add the Brussels sprouts, potatoes and ham and mix well.
Stage 6 - 2 min.
Frichti from Bruxelles
Finish with 1 1⁄3 cup grated cheese, mix one last time...
Stage 7 - 3 min.
Frichti from Bruxelles
... and let the cheese melt.

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.
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 recipe200 RDI=80 %230 RDI=20 %550 RDI=80 %6,700 RDI=340 %28,030 RDI: 340 %
Per 100 g6 RDI=2 %7 RDI=1 %20 RDI=3 %220 RDI=10 %930 RDI: 10 %
Per person20 RDI=6 %20 RDI=2 %50 RDI=7 %560 RDI=30 %2,340 RDI: 30 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 12 people : 15.00 €
  • Per person : 1.25 €

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