This EASY Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin recipe brings together healthy Brussels sprouts with savory and salty bacon and a creamy cheese sauce!
Ingredients:
1 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds fresh brussels sprouts , ends trimmed and halved
1 cup bacon , cooked and coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup shallots , minced
4 cloves garlic , minced
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup low moisture mozzarella cheese , freshly grated
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese , freshly grated
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron pan over medium heat. Add the Brussel sprouts, cooking until lightly browned and vibrant green. Add the bacon, continuing to cook for 2 minutes. Remove to a bowl and return hot pan to the stove.
Add the butter, shallot and garlic to the hot pan over low heat. Saute until slightly soft, approximately 2 minutes.
Stir in the flour until it forms a paste, then stir in the cream and bring to a low dimmer. Stir in the Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Mixture will be thick like gravy. Remove from the heat.
Stir back in the Brussels sprouts and bacon until coated. Top with shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, turn on the broiler and brown for 1-2 minutes, keeping a watchful eye. Top with more salt and pepper, if desired.
Serve immediately.
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