Recipe: Perfect Bacon Brussel Sprouts Gratin
Bacon Brussel Sprouts Gratin. Drain the Brussels sprouts and coarsely chop. Fry bacon (if raw) until crisp and coarsely chop. Transfer sprouts and HALF of the bacon to the prepared baking dish and toss with the red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste, then spread out evenly.
Toss Brussels sprouts and squash with oil; spread onto foil-covered rimmed baking sheet. Bake until sprouts are bright green and crisp tender, tossing halfway. This Bacon Brussels Sprouts Gratin is creamy, cheesy, and utterly comforting, with a crispy breadcrumb topping and crunchy bacon bits scattered throughout. You can cook Bacon Brussel Sprouts Gratin using 0 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook that.
Ingredients of Bacon Brussel Sprouts Gratin
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Bacon Brussel Sprouts Gratin step by step
- Pre-heat oven to 400°F..
- Place brussel sprouts in a baking dish and toss in olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper..
- Roast in oven for 15-20 minutes, or until semi-softened..
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together egg, heavy cream, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder and red pepper flakes (if using), then stir in cheeses..
- Remove brussel sprouts from oven and add 3/4 of the bacon to the baking dish. Pour cheese mixture over the top and stir everything together, then top with remaining bacon..
- Reduce oven temperature to 350º, return baking dish to oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and just set..
- Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes before serving..
Tender crisp brussels sprouts are smothered in a creamy sauce and topped with cheese and crunchy bacon. It's sure to be a crowd pleaser. This simple gratin of Brussels sprouts and bacon is made with only six ingredients plus salt and pepper, and you can easily make it low carb by eliminating the bread crumb topping. The Brussels sprouts are cooked and then baked with bacon, butter, cream, and an amazing bread crumb and cheddar topping. Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Gratin with Gruyère Cheese is the most delicious side dish, whether it's Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year!
