BRUSSELS SPROUTS AU GRATIN

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Categories     Vegetable     Casserole/Gratin

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 lbs Brussels sprouts, fresh (about 7 cups, halved)
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup broth
1/4 cup unsalted butter (4 tablespoons)
5 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
Faux bacon bits/liquid smoke
French fried onions
paprika, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • 1) Heat a large skillet and crisp-cook the bacon. Transfer it to a plate and set it aside. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from the pan. Add the onion to the pan and saute over medium heat for 6 to 7 minutes; add the garlic for the last minute. Scrape the onions and garlic into a large, shallow casserole and spread them around evenly. Set a aside. 2) Trim the Brussels sprouts, then cut them in half (or quarters, if very large) lengthwise. Bring a large soup pot of well-salted water to a rolling boil. Add the Brussels sprouts. Return to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Drain immediately in a colander for 5 minutes. Transfer to the casserole, spreading the sprouts evenly in the dish. Set aside. Heat the oven to 375°F. 3) Combine the milk and chicken broth in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat. 4) Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the flour and cook, stirring over medium heat, for about 1 minute, until the flour is light golden brown. Whisk in half of the hot milk and broth. Heat and whisk for a minute or so, until thick. Add the remaining liquid and cook for about 5 minutes, whisking frequently. 5) Whisk in the Parmesan cheese, mustard, salt, thyme, (try liquid smoke) and pepper. Pour the sauce evenly over the Brussels sprouts. Sprinkle bacon bits over the sauce. Sprinkle evenly with the Cheddar cheese and dust lightly with paprika, if desired. 6) Place the casserole on the center oven rack and bake for 25minutes. Sprinkle French Fried onions and put back in the oven for 5 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown. Cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Makes 10 servings.

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