Ec Choux De Bruxelles Gratiné (The Director'S Cut)

Name: Ec Choux De Bruxelles Gratiné (The Director'S Cut)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce mornay; 500 milliliters whole milk; 1 ounce clarified butter; 1 ounce all purpose flour; 5 ounces raclette cheese grated on the large holes of a box grater; 1 shot dry white wine at room temperature; nutmeg; salt and pepper; Gratin; 3 pounds Brussels sprouts, as small as you can find. If possible, look for ones no larger than your thumbnail; 2 comice pears, peeled, cored, and diced; 1 lemon; 1/4 cup slivered almonds; 1/4 cup bread crumbs (panko); 4 ounces clarified butter for the baking dish and for topping the gratin; salt and ground pepper

Servings: persons

Sauce mornay
500 milliliters whole milk
1 ounce clarified butter
1 ounce all purpose flour
5 ounces raclette cheese grated on the large holes of a box grater
1 shot dry white wine at room temperature
nutmeg
salt and pepper
Gratin
3 pounds Brussels sprouts, as small as you can find. If possible, look for ones no larger than your thumbnail
2 comice pears, peeled, cored, and diced
1 lemon
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup bread crumbs (panko)
4 ounces clarified butter for the baking dish and for topping the gratin
salt and ground pepper

1
In a small pan heat the milk to a simmer
2
In a sauce pan melt the butter and when nice and hot slowly stir in the flour with a wooden spoon. You are making a roux in this step. It should remain rather pale in color. Now grab a whisk and slowly add the hot milk. Break up any lumps by whisking continuously. Add grated nutmeg, pepper and salt.
3
Over low heat continue to simmer the sauce for about 20 minutes, whisking occasionally until the flour has lost its starchy taste. Whisk in the wine, followed by the cheese. The sauce should be smooth and not stringy. Taste for seasoning and cover off heat until ready to use.
4
In a small dry, hot skillet toss the almonds until just lightly browned. Set aside in a small bowl
5
Peel any loose or unattractive leaves from the Brussels sprouts, make a notch in the stem end, and toss into a pot of salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes. They should be just fork tender, and the color should become a rich emerald. Immediately transfer to a large bowl of ice cold water.
6
Meanwhile, peel and core the comice pears, dice them and place in a bowl. Give all generous squeeze of lemon juice so that they don't turn brown (not that it matters) until ready to use.
7
Drain the Brussels sprouts thoroughly and dry as well as possible with paper towels. Cut into halves or quarters depending on size. If you can find the really small ones, you should leave those whole.
8
In a small hot skillet melt 1 oz butter and lightly color the diced pear. Set aside. Butter bottom and all sides of a baking dish of sufficient capacity (see note below). On the bottom of the dish spread a layer of about 1/3 of the sauce. Arrange the 2/3 of the Brussels sprouts on the bottom but leave some spaces all over for the pears which you will add next. Meanwhile preheat your oven to 400?.
9
Top with most of the remaining mornay sauce. Hold some back just in case.
10
Scatter toasted almonds all over the top, followed by the bread crumbs. Add about three knobs of butter on top of everything. Place in your hot oven for about 12 minutes, or until brown and bubbly. Please note that no two ovens are calibrated exactly the same. Know your oven.
11
Remove from the oven. If desired at this point you can crank it up to broil and finish under the broiler for about one minute or so.
12
Note to cook. If you prefer you can bake this in individual gratin dishes, in which case you will probably need additional sauce.

558

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce mornay, 500 milliliters whole milk, 1 ounce clarified butter, 1 ounce all purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Ec Choux De Bruxelles Gratiné (The Director'S Cut) falls under the General 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.

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