Brussels Sprouts Gratin
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Brussels Sprouts Gratin
Description
In this Brussels Sprouts Gratin, fresh Brussels sprouts are blanched until just tender, then cooled to maintain texture. Bacon is cooked to crispness, providing smoky depth, with some fat reserved to cook minced garlic and shallots until fragrant. A roux is formed by whisking in flour, then gradually combining milk and heavy cream infused with dried thyme and ground nutmeg, creating a smooth, subtly spiced sauce. The sprouts, bacon, and most of the shredded Gruyère cheese are stirred into the sauce, melting the cheese into the mixture. The gratin is assembled in an oven-safe skillet sprinkled with remaining cheese on top and baked until bubbling and golden brown. This results in a creamy, cheesy dish with crispy bacon and tender sprouts that pairs well as a side or main component to a meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Brussels sprouts
- 4 lices Bacon diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup shallot diced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup milk whole
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 ¼ cups gruyere cheese divided, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch brussels sprouts until crisp-tender, about 3-5 minutes. Drain well and cool in a bowl of ice water. Drain well and set aside.
- Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat, reserving 1 tablespoon in the skillet. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Add garlic and shallots to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, heavy cream, thyme and nutmeg. Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated and slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Stir in brussels sprouts, bacon and 1 cup cheese until the cheese has melted, about 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
- Place into oven and bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 20-25 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
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Overall Rating
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