Brussel Sprout Gratin

Brussel Sprout Gratin




Prep Time: 15 Min
Cook Time: 1 Hour 30 Mins 

Yields: 4 + Servings

NOTES

1. You can reduce the cook time of the sprouts by parboiling them in advance. This will likely cut 10 - 15ish minutes of oven time.

2. I didn't measure salt in this one y'all. Season at every step and you're gratin will be delicious!

3. Creamy dishes need heat imo. You COULD omit the pepper flakes if you desired, but I would reduce before I removed. The gratin really appreciates that heat.

WHAT YOU NEED

• 1 lb. Brussel Sprouts, cleaned, halved, and trimmed
• Canola Oil
• 2 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter, melted & cooled
• 1/2 Yellow Onion, sliced
• 3 cloves Garlic, crushed & minced
• 3/4 C Whipping Cream, room temp
• 1/2 C Gruyere, shredded
• 1/4 C Grana Padano, grated
• Splash White Wine (About 1/4 C)
• Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper
• Red Pepper Flakes
• Fresh Parsley - Garnish

CRUMB TOPPING

• 3/4 C Panko Crumbs
• 2 Tbsp. + EVOO
• Pinch Red Pepper Flakes
• 3 sprigs Fresh Thyme, leaves removed
• 1 Tbsp. Grana Padano
• 1/4 C Gruyere, shredded
• Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 425 F
• Toss the brussel sprouts together with some canola oil and season them liberally with sea salt, cracked pepper, and pepper flakes. Transfer the sprouts to a 10" skillet, it's ok if they're crowded. Place them in to the oven to bake for 15 minutes. Add the sliced onions and stir. Return the sprouts to the oven for another 25 - 30 minutes until the sprouts are tender.
• Whisk together the melted butter, cream, and minced garlic. Pour this over the skillet and tap the skillet carefully off of the counter to settle everything. Season the skillet with salt and sprinkle over the gruyere and grana padano. Bake for 15 minutes.​

• In a small bowl, add the panko, gruyere, grana, pep flakes, thyme, and a pinch of salt. Add the EVOO and work it in to the crumbs until they're nice and crumbly.
• Take the skillet out of the oven and top it with your crumb mixture. Return the skillet to the oven for another 10 - 15. Now, switch the oven to BROIL 500 F until desired browning occurs.
• Remove and set on to a wire cooling rack for 5 - 10 minutes before serving. 
• Serve each portion with additional grated grana padano, some fresh parsley and / or thyme. ENJOY

HAPPY VEG