Brussels Sprouts Gratin (Printable Version)
Golden Brussels sprouts in creamy cheese sauce, finished under the broiler for a bubbly crust. #cheese #brusselsprouts #comfortfood #easybake #vegetables
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound Brussels sprouts, washed, trimmed, and halved
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 small yellow onion, finely diced
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2 teaspoons garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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1/2 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Chopped parsley, for garnish
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add Brussels sprouts and cook until just fork-tender, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
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In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
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Stir in the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the onion mixture, stirring constantly for 1 minute to create a roux.
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Gradually whisk in the chicken broth. Once the sauce thickens slightly, pour in the heavy whipping cream. Whisk continuously until the sauce is smooth and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Season the creamy sauce with kosher salt and black pepper, stirring to combine.
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Add the cooked Brussels sprouts to the skillet and gently fold to coat each piece evenly in the sauce.
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Sprinkle the shredded Gruyère and grated Parmesan evenly over the top. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the cheese is golden and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
# Notes:
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Gruyère can be replaced with Fontina or Emmental if preferred. Reducing the cheese will yield a lighter dish. Fresh parsley offers a vibrant finishing touch but is optional.