Irresistible Brussels Sprouts Gratin Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound Brussels sprouts, cleaned and trimmed
• 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 cup bread crumbs
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into tiny pieces

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease your baking dish for easy cleanup.
2. Boil a large pot of lightly salted water. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook until tender, around 8 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Once chilled, drain well and halve or quarter the sprouts depending on their size. Set aside.
3. While the sprouts cook, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until limp and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat, add Brussels sprouts, and season with salt and pepper. Toss for 1 minute to coat evenly. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Pour cream over the sprouts, then sprinkle with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dot with butter.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and bubbly, about 20-25 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 312 kcal
• Fat Content: 25 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 625 mg
• Protein Content: 8 g
• Cholesterol Content: 70 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 16 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 14 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g