Best Cauliflower And Brussels Sprout Gratin Recipes

Cauliflower and Brussels Sprout Gratin with Pine Nut-Breadcrumb Topping image

Provided by Lora Zarubin

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed, quartered lengthwise through core
1 1 1/2-to 1 3/4-pound head of cauliflower, trimmed, cut into small florets
2 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
11/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
3 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

Fill large bowl with ice and cold water. Cook brussels sprouts in large pot of generously salted boiling water 2 minutes. Add cauliflower to same pot; cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes longer. Drain. Transfer vegetables to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain well.
Combine cream, shallots, and sage in large saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until mixture is reduced to 21/2 cups, about 10 minutes. Season with salt. Remove from heat. Cool slightly.
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs; stir until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl; cool. Stir in pine nuts and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish; arrange half of vegetables in dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then 1 1/2 cups Parmesan. Arrange remaining vegetables evenly over, then sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups Parmesan. Pour cream mixture evenly over. DO AHEAD: Breadcrumb topping and gratin can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cover gratin with foil. Bake covered 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle breadcrumb topping over and bake uncovered 15 minutes longer.

Cauliflower and Brussels Sprout Gratin image

Provided by Haley K

Categories Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 1 casserole, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head cauliflower, cut into large florets
3/4 lb Brussels sprout, trimmed, and quartered lengthwise through core
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups hot milk
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch nutmeg, grated
3/4 cup Fontina cheese, grated
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add cauliflower, boil 2 minute Add sprouts, boil 4 minutes. Drain the veggies.
Melt half the butter in a sauce pan. Sprinkle in the flour and stir until it makes a paste. (your making a white sauce here, you've probably figured out.) Slowly pour in milk while stirring. Let it simmer a bit until thickened.
Now its cheese time! Add your cheeses, nutmeg, salt pepper. Add the cheeses bit by bit, stirring to make sure everything is smooth and melted.
In a casserole dish, pour enough of the cheese sauce in to cover the bottom. Add in your sprouts and cauliflower. Pour the rest of the sauce on top. Give everything a little mix so the veggies are all covered in cheesy goodness.
Top with breadcrumbs. Melt other half of butter and pour over breadcrumbs.
Bake at 375 for about 30 min,.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.3, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 54.7, Sodium 738.3, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.5, Protein 13.8