Best Bacon Brussels Sprouts Gratin Recipes

BRUSSELS SPROUTS GRATIN WITH BACON AND GRUYèRE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400F.
• Bring a large saucepan half filled with salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Blanch the sprouts until just tender, 3 to 7 minutes (depends on the freshness and size of the sprouts). Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
• In a large heatproof frying pan over medium heat, fry the bacon until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to paper towels and add the shallots. Fry until tender, stirring, about 5 minutes.
• Drain off all but 2 tbsp fat and add the bacon and butter to the pan (if you don't have 2 tbsp bacon fat, use 2 tbsp butter).
• Sprinkle the flour over the butter and cook, stirring with a whisk, until smooth. Slowly add the chicken broth, then the milk, while whisking, until thickened and smooth. Add 1/2 cup of the cheese and stir until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Add the Brussels sprouts to the sauce and stir to combine. Spread into an even later. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
• Bake until bubbly and golden brown, about 30 minutes. (If you like, pop it under the broiler to brown the top a bit more.) Let sit for about 10 minutes before serving.

BACON-BRUSSELS SPROUTS GRATIN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425ºF.
• Toss Brussels sprouts and squash with oil; spread onto foil-covered rimmed baking sheet. Bake 30 to 35 min. or until crisp-tender, turning after 20 min.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Use slotted spoon to remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 Tbsp. drippings from skillet. Add onions to reserved drippings; cook and stir 10 min. or until crisp-tender. Add cream cheese spread and broth; cook until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture comes to boil, stirring constantly with wire whisk. Simmer on medium-low heat 1 min. or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in bacon.
• Spoon cooked vegetables into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray. Add cheese sauce; mix lightly. Sprinkle with shredded cheese; cover.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through, uncovering for the last 5 min.

BACON BRUSSELS SPROUTS GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400º F.
• Toss brussel sprouts in olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Place them in a large baking dish and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until semi-softened.
• 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 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.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND BACON GRATIN

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees and place rack on highest level. Toss Brussels sprouts with melted butter, bacon, salt and pepper. Arrange in a shallow baking dish just large enough for a generous single layer with a little overlap (sprouts will shrink some during cooking). Roast for 25 minutes, stirring two or three times during cooking. 2. While sprouts are roasting, in a medium bowl mix together all of the topping ingredients. Set aside. 3. When spouts are ready, toss with cream. Arrange sprouts back in a single layer. Sprinkle the topping evenly over all. Return to oven and roast until gratin is bubbling and breadcrumbs are golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before serving.