BRUSSELS SPROUTS GRATIN Recipe

Name: BRUSSELS SPROUTS GRATIN
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup panko-style breadcrumbs, available from Asian stores and from good fish shops (substitute 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs, drying them on a tray in a warm oven for an hour); 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 teaspoons finely chopped flat leaf parsley; 1 lemon, zest of (use half in the gratin, half in the sprouts mixture); 40 g gruyere cheese, grated; 1 ½ teaspoons salt (plus more to taste); ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 4 garlic cloves, unpeeled; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 500 g Brussels sprouts, rinsed, peeled and halved; 6 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced; 3 slices bacon, chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons flour; 1 cup cream; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 30 g gruyere cheese; 30 g parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

½ cup panko-style breadcrumbs, available from Asian stores and from good fish shops (substitute 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs, drying them on a tray in a warm oven for an hour)
2 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons finely chopped flat leaf parsley
1 lemon, zest of (use half in the gratin, half in the sprouts mixture)
40 g gruyere cheese, grated
1 ½ teaspoons salt (plus more to taste)
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more to taste
4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
3 tablespoons olive oil
500 g Brussels sprouts, rinsed, peeled and halved
6 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
3 slices bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons flour
1 cup cream
2 sprigs fresh thyme
30 g gruyere cheese
30 g parmesan cheese, grated

1
To make the gratin topping: In a small mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, butter, parsley, lemon zest, gruyere, and salt and pepper to taste.
2
Toss lightly, set aside.
3
Sprouts: Pre-heat the oven to 200C Make a pouch with a sheet of aluminium foil that has been folded in half.
4
Place the garlic and 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the pouch and fold the sides over to seal.
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Roast in the oven for 15 minutes.
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Remove and let cool.
7
Press the garlic from the peels and set the garlic flesh aside.
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In a medium bowl, toss the sprouts with remaining olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and a quarter teaspoon of black pepper.
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Place the sprouts in a baking tray that can hold them in a single layer.
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Roast in a 200C oven until browned and they can be pierced by a fork with a little resistance, about 10 minutes.
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Set aside.
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Heat a frying pan over medium heat.
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Add the shallots and bacon, stirring frequently until the bacon is rendered and the shallots begin to caramelise, about 4 minutes.
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Add the roasted garlic flesh and remaining lemon zest.
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Deglaze the pan with the lemon juice.
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Stir and remove from heat.
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Toss this mixture with the brussels sprouts.
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To make the mornay sauce: In a large saucepan, melt the butter.
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Add the flour to make a roux and cook until it smells toasted and the colour is a light brown.
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Add the thyme and cream, stirring vigorously to avoid lumps.
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Heat to a simmer, stirring continuously, about 2 minutes.
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Remove from the heat and pour the sauce through a strainer, removing the thyme.
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Return the sauce to the saucepan and add the gruyere and parmesan.
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Stir until the cheese has melted.
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Season with half a teaspoon of salt and a dash of freshly ground black pepper.
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Pile the sprouts into either a single gratin dish, or several small dishes.
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Pour the mornay sauce over the sprouts and sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top.
28
Cover loosely with a sheet of foil and bake until bubbling, 15 minutes.
29
Remove the foil and cook another 5 minutes until the top is nicely browned.
30
Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
31
Serve warm.

787

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup panko-style breadcrumbs, available from Asian stores and from good fish shops (substitute 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs, drying them on a tray in a warm oven for an hour), 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted, 2 teaspoons finely chopped flat leaf parsley, 1 lemon, zest of (use half in the gratin, half in the sprouts mixture), and more.

Yes, BRUSSELS SPROUTS GRATIN falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS GRATIN

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