Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Name: Brussels Sprouts Gratin
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds Small Brussels Sprouts (all about the same size); 4 pieces Bacon (cut into strips); 2 T Olive Oil; 1 Medium Onion (finely diced); 2 cloves Garlic (crushed); 2 T Flour; 2 cups Milk; ¼ tsp Nutmeg; Salt & Pepper; 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs; ¼ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese

Beautiful tender Brussels sprouts are blanched and then tossed with a delicious white sauce called the Béchamel. Topped with Panko and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, this is a delicious side dish that is rich in flavor, but not too heavy, and adds a little texture to the plate as well.

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Cook Time 40 mins

Total Time 40 mins

Ingredients

2 pounds Small Brussels Sprouts all about the same size
4 pieces Bacon cut into strips
2 T Olive Oil
1 Medium Onion finely diced
2 cloves Garlic crushed
2 T Flour
2 cups Milk
¼ tsp Nutmeg
Salt & Pepper
1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
¼ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375° F.
Wash then trim the bottom off the Brussels sprouts. Cut each one into half.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 1 tsp. of salt. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook 3-4 minutes, just until they start to soften.
In a large-size sauté pan over medium heat, add the bacon and cook until crispy. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and place onto a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
If needed, add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan (you may have enough oil left from cooking the bacon); add the onions and sauté until slightly soft, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the garlic and continue to cook 1-2 minutes more.
Sprinkle in the flour; stir until the onions are well coated with the flour. Scrape the flour off the bottom of the pan, stirring for 1-2 minutes.
Add the milk mix until well combined and scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate all the flour. Cook until the mixture thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper. Toss in the Brussels sprouts and stir until well coated.
In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs and cheese. Stir until combined. Set aside.
Pour the sprouts mixture into a 10×12-inch baking dish.
Sprinkle on top the bacon bits, then top with the breadcrumb mixture.
Bake in a 375° F oven for 30-40 minutes until golden brown. Allow to sit 5-10 minutes. Serve warm.