Description

A turkey dinner isn't complete without delicious side dishes. This one will definitely be the star dish at your table.

Ingredients

• 8 oz. pancetta, diced
• 2 lb. brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 4 T. unsalted butter, melted
• ½ t. ground black pepper
• 2 T. fresh thyme leaves, chopped, divided
• 2 c. heavy cream
• 1 T. Dijon mustard
• 1 c. walnuts, chopped
• 2 oz. Gruyere cheese, grated
• 2 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 t. crushed red pepper flakes

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Spread pancetta on a baking sheet; roast about 20 minutes, tossing once halfway through until lightly browned.
3. Place roasted pancetta in a large bowl with brussels sprouts, shallots, garlic, butter, pepper and 1 T. thyme leave; stir until everything is evenly coated.