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Brussels Sprouts Gratin

[heart_this] · Jan 30, 2010 · 32 Comments

Brussels Sprouts Gratin

It seems that I have not posted a proper side dish in a while… I assure you that that is not because I have not been making them. 🙂 With brussels sprouts still in season I find that I have been using them a lot for side dishes and one of my favorite ways to use them is in a roasted brussels sprouts au gratin . I had been craving the creamy cheese covered brussels sprouts for a while and it was time to make them again but I thought that I would change things up a bit. Although I prefer to roast brussels sprouts I had been wanting to try the gratin with blanched brussels sprouts to see how they would work. Gratins can either be made with a cream based sauce or with a bechamel sauce and I had also been wanting to try a bechamel version of this gratin and thus I had a new recipe. The trick to a good bechamel sauce is to get the butter bubbling and just as it has turned a light brown colour to whisk in the flour. Once the flour is in you want to bring it back to where it is bubbling and just when it has become the light brown colour again to whisk in the milk. Since this is a gratin I then melted some cheese into the bechamel sauce. The new brussels sprouts gratin turned out really well! The bechamel sauce was nice and smooth and creamy and cheesy and soo good! Although I prefer the flavour of the roasted brussels sprouts I think that the texture of the blanched brussels sprouts works much better in a gratin.

Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 2 pounds brussels sprouts (trimmed, cut in half)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup gruyère cheese (grated)
  • 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano cheese (grated)
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup gruyere cheese (grated)
  • 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano cheese (grated)
directions
  1. Blanch the brussels sprouts until just tender and set aside.
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan.
  3. Mix in the flour and let simmer until it just starts to brown a little.
  4. Mix in the milk, nutmeg, salt and pepper and cheeses and heat until it thickens.
  5. Mix brussels sprouts into the bechamel sauce and pour into a baking dish.
  6. Mix the bread crumbs and cheeses and sprinkle on top of the brussels sprouts.
  7. Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until it is bubbling on the sides and golden brown on top, about 15-20 minutes.
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Comments

  1. Peter M says

    January 30, 2010 at 2:06 am

    I love brussels sprouts but this takes them over the top.

    Reply
  2. Anonymous says

    January 30, 2010 at 2:08 am

    I hate commenting unless I have tried the recipe. But since I am on our sailboat and do not have an oven, I can't try it. However, Kevin, you said you liked the taste of the roasted b-sprouts. Why not roast them then put them into your gratin and bake to melt cheese? ciao

    Reply
  3. Susan @ SGCC says

    January 30, 2010 at 3:20 am

    This looks fabulous, Kevin! I love both Brussels sprouts and gratins. A match made in heaven!

    Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    January 30, 2010 at 3:45 am

    I hope you'll appreciate some constructive criticism…

    Perhaps you should get yourself a thesaurus, because you've used the word nice 5 times in your small paragraph of a post.

    Reply
  5. Rambling Tart says

    January 30, 2010 at 4:09 am

    I will definitely be trying this soon. I'm pretty sure Brussels sprouts are my favorite wintry vegetable and in a gratin?! Bliss!

    Reply
  6. janelle says

    January 30, 2010 at 8:02 am

    Sounds fantastic! My kiddos love it when I roast brussel sprouts with olive oil and salt… but who wouldn't love this cheese-fest?

    Reply
  7. jose manuel says

    January 30, 2010 at 8:38 am

    Estupenda receta y encima con Coles de Bruselas. Me la copio para hacerla. Gracias.

    Reply
  8. Milo says

    January 30, 2010 at 8:40 am

    I want to know how you do that printable recipe!
    I love brussel sprouts cut in half and cooked in a saute pan with butter and garlic till it is all brown and crispy

    Reply
  9. poppyseed says

    January 30, 2010 at 11:19 am

    Another one I have to try. Thanks.

    Reply
  10. Lauren says

    January 30, 2010 at 12:08 pm

    Now, here's a recipe that might get my husband to enjoy brussels sprouts! The gratin looks amazing, Kevin.

    Reply
  11. Leslie says

    January 30, 2010 at 12:52 pm

    What a delicious idea Kevin!!! Anything is better with a white sauce!

    Reply
  12. Amy says

    January 30, 2010 at 1:03 pm

    This looks yummy! I love making a cheese sauce with a bechamel!

    I searched your posts and found the one you did on Soda Bread. I searched a ton of recipes, looking for a couple to try. I made Soda Bread yesterday, as my first attempt at Irish cooking for my blog. It turned out well!

    I'm following your blog now, so I'm sure I'll be enjoying lots of recipes from you!

    Reply
  13. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    January 30, 2010 at 1:11 pm

    A mouthwatering gratin! Brussel sprouts are so versatile…

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  14. Joanne says

    January 30, 2010 at 1:18 pm

    Gruyere – perfect cheese choice.

    I have been negligent with my sides lately as well. I need to get into them more. Brussels are the best!

    Reply
  15. champagne kisses says

    January 30, 2010 at 1:53 pm

    I love brussel sprouts!

    Reply
  16. Katie says

    January 30, 2010 at 3:25 pm

    I'm drooling over here. Cheese + brussel sprouts = HEAVEN!

    Reply
  17. Bridgett says

    January 30, 2010 at 7:24 pm

    I did a similar recipe with a gruyere cream sauce and that was over the top as well. I will have to try it with your bechamel next.

    Reply
  18. Christina says

    January 30, 2010 at 10:31 pm

    Oh wow I love this idea! I've never tried anything like this w/ brussel sprouts, just eaten them whole or shredded. I'm definitely going to have to try this!

    Reply
  19. Kim R. says

    January 31, 2010 at 1:17 am

    I could eat a crock of these all by myself. Talk about comfort food 🙂

    Reply
  20. cali chic says

    January 31, 2010 at 9:27 am

    I recently tried brussels sprouts for the first time (at 27, I know, it's a little late) and found them very bitter-I like arugula and every other green veggie, so that's saying something. Does anyone have any tips on getting some of that bitter flavor out? I know with broccoletti (small broccoli with greens)putting them in boiling water for a couple minutes helps, is it the same for brussels sprouts? I know they're really good for you and I want to love them! thanks!

    Reply
  21. Anonymous says

    January 31, 2010 at 8:01 pm

    OK … I couldn't bear to use a whole cup of heavy whipping cream, so I used part whole milk and thickened with flour.
    Just don't do that!! I'm going to make it again without thickener. Flavor was great!! Sauce was gummy.

    Reply
  22. Claire (Culinarygoddess.com) says

    February 1, 2010 at 2:30 am

    i've never had gratin with brussel sprouts but it sounds delicious!

    Reply
  23. The Duo Dishes says

    February 1, 2010 at 7:25 am

    Even more of a reason to like sprouts.

    Reply
  24. Mary Ellen says

    February 1, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    My husband and I love Brussels sprouts and I'm always looking for new ways to prepare them. This looks great!

    Reply
  25. Kevin says

    February 2, 2010 at 2:22 am

    Milo: I wrote a guest post about the printable recipes on Food Bloggers
    Unite here: http://www.foodbloggersunite.com/2009/04/how-to-make-printable-recipe-pages.html

    Reply
  26. Anonymous says

    February 2, 2010 at 5:47 pm

    and life is complete! wonderful looking.

    Reply
  27. Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction says

    February 4, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    This looks wonderful! Brussels sprouts are one of my favorites. Bookmarking this recipe so I remember to give it a try!

    Reply
  28. Suzer says

    February 6, 2010 at 8:18 am

    Fantastic! Think this sauce will become a new fav.

    Reply
  29. Milo says

    February 9, 2010 at 5:18 pm

    oh wow… thank you so much for the link Kevin!! I can't wait to get back home and catch up on your blog and the link! I'm just a travelin' fool this month!

    Reply
  30. Jeanne @ CookSister! says

    February 23, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    Now there's a way of serving Brussels sprouts that I have yet to try. What's not to like about creamy, cheesy, crunchy srouts tfough!

    Reply
  31. Chloe Snacks says

    November 23, 2010 at 6:50 am

    I love brussels sprouts! cant wait to try this recipe thanks for the link

    Reply
  32. Traduceri legalizate says

    January 3, 2011 at 8:19 am

    I made this today and it was as awesome as it sounds. I didn't tell the meat eaters at the potluck that it was vegan, and no one had anything to say other than great praise. I will tell them later 😉 Thank you for your creativity!

    Reply

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