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Baked Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin
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These sprouts get the royal treatment. Bacon, cheddar and a crispy breadcrumb crust will make a Brussels sprouts believer out of anybody.
serves/makes:
ready in:
30-60 minutes
30-60 minutes
5 reviews
ingredients
1 quart Brussels sprouts
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 slice bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon flour
1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 black pepper
1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
2 1/2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
directions
Preheat oven 325 degrees F. Grease a baking dish.
Rinse the brussels sprouts and trim off any tough or browned leaves. Cut an "x" in the bottom of the stem using a sharp knife.
Place the brussels sprouts in a saucepan and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the temperature to a strong simmer. Let cook for 10 minutes or until tender.
Drain off the water reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Set aside.
Add the butter to a skillet over medium heat. When melted, add the green onion and bacon and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes.
Add the flour to the skillet and mix well. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.
Add the garlic and parsley. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes.
Add the reserved cooking water, salt, and pepper. Bring the liquid to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened.
Place the brussels sprouts in the prepared baking dish, stem side down. Gently pour the sauce over the sprouts. Evenly sprinkle with cheese then top with the breadcrumbs.
Place the baking dish in the oven and bake at 325 degrees F for 30 minutes or until bubbly and the breadcrumbs are browned.
Serve hot.
nutrition data
120 calories, 8 grams fat, 9 grams carbohydrates, 5 grams protein per serving.
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reviews & comments
December 30, 2011
Cooked this for a side dish for Christmas dinner. Niece who doesn't even like Brussels Sprouts requested that I serve them again at New Year's Dinner!! They were definitely a keeper recipe. The whole gang loved it.
November 19, 2010
I made this dish last year for Thanksgiving. Everyone - including the kids - loved it! it has been "requested" again this year! It's rich but it's Thanksgiving - right?
October 2, 2009
A Family Hit! I first cooked this dish for a family Thanksgiving dinner a few years ago. Ever since, this is my regular dish which is requested every family dinner we have!
January 14, 2008
I made this for a group of 10, so I guessed on how many brussel sprouts I would need to fill a 9X12 pan fairly well. I made 1 and 1/2 of the sauce, and also 1 and 1/2 of the cheese and bread crumbs. It turned out great and was a big hit!
February 26, 2007
EXCELLENT recipe for Brussels Sprouts. Wish there was a photo
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