CREAMY BRUSSELS SPROUT GRATIN

Preparation time: 20 mins
Cooking time: 45 mins

Difficulty:
Serves: 12

Dietary guidance: v 

Tags: dish · side ·

Ingredients

2 lbs Brussels sprouts, stem ends trimmed and outer leaves removed; sprouts cut in half through the stem end

3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs (from a baguette or other white bread)

3/4 oz (1/4 cup) finely grated Gruyere cheese

1 1/4 cups heavy cream (whipping cream), room temperature

Method

1) Heat the oven to 425F. Put Brussels sprouts in a shallow baking dish that will hold them in a snug single layer (a 9x13 rectangle or slightly smaller oval is good). Toss with 2 Tbsp of the melted butter, 3/4 tsp salt, and several grinds of pepper. Spread them evenly in the dish and roast, tossing once or twice, until browned in spots and tender when pierced with a knife, 25-30 minutes.

2) While the sprouts roast, combine the breadcrumbs with the remaining 1 Tbsp melted butter, and 1/8 tsp salt in a small bowl. Mix in Gruyere cheese.

3) When the Brussels sprouts are tender and browned, pour the cream over them and continue baking until the cream has thickened to a saucy consistency and coats the sprouts, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven. Set the oven to broil and position a rack to 6 inches below the broiler. Sprinkle on the breadcrumb mixture. Broil the gratin until the crust is deep golden brown, about 5 minutes.