Smoky Brussels Sprouts Gratin
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 45 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
Description:
Our family loves Brussels sprouts and are always looking for new ways to serve them. I found this recipe on a website and made some adjustments, and it has become a favorite!
Recipe Category:
Vegetable 🥦
Keywords:
- Less than 60 Minutes ⏱️
- Oven 🍳
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/2 | Brussels sprouts |
| 3-4 | Bacon |
| 1 | Butter |
| 8 | Shallots |
| 2 | Butter |
| 2 | Flour |
| 2 | Milk |
| 3 | Cream cheese |
| 6 | Smoked gouda cheese |
| – | Salt |
| – | Pepper |
| 1 | Nutmeg |
| 3 | Butter |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 506.2
- Fat Content: 31g
- Saturated Fat Content: 17.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 92.6mg
- Sodium Content: 678.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 40.9g
- Fiber Content: 4.2g
- Sugar Content: 4.8g
- Protein Content: 18.9g
Instructions:
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Prepare Brussels Sprouts: Wash the Brussels sprouts thoroughly and drain well.
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Cook Bacon: In a skillet, cook the diced bacon until it’s well done but not too crisp. Once cooked, remove the bacon to a paper towel, but leave the bacon fat in the pan.
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Saute Shallots: Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet with the bacon fat and heat until sizzling. Add the shallots and sauté over low heat until they start to brown, being careful not to let them brown too much.
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Prepare Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add the flour. Stir for about 2 minutes to cook the flour. Slowly whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture simmers, allowing it to thicken for about 3 minutes more. Stir in the cream cheese and smoked gouda until completely melted and smooth.
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Toast Breadcrumbs: In a large non-stick sauté pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter until sizzling. Add breadcrumbs and stir well to coat, toasting them slightly.
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Combine Ingredients: Mix the cooked bacon and shallots with the cheese sauce, then stir this mixture into the cooked Brussels sprouts until well combined.
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Assemble Gratin: Transfer the mixture into a shallow casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
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Top with Breadcrumbs: Sprinkle the toasted breadcrumbs over the casserole, ensuring an even layer.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the gratin in the preheated oven until it’s bubbly and hot, typically about 20-25 minutes.
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Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this delightful Smoky Brussels Sprouts Gratin with your favorite main dish or as a standalone treat! 🍽️
