Description
A silky, cheesy, golden-topped side that transforms Brussels sprouts into a comforting dish with caramelized edges and a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Gruyère
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp Parmesan (for the topping)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 15–18 minutes or until golden.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in milk until smooth and thickened.
- Stir in Dijon, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove from heat; add cheeses until melted.
- Stir Brussels sprouts into cheese sauce and pour into baking dish.
- Combine panko, melted butter, and Parmesan; sprinkle on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra crispness. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
For a non-vegetarian twist, consider adding fried pancetta or bacon for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Brussels Sprouts, Gratin, Cheesy, Comfort Food, Side Dish