Brussels Sprouts Gratin

By á-4202

May be made a few hours in advance and finished just before dinner is ready.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for the dish
• Kosher salt
• 2 lbs Brussels sprouts, outer leaves and stems removed
• 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
• 6 slices bacon, cut into small pieces, cooked crisp and drained
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated white cheddar cheese
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 6 slices bacon, cut into small pieces, cooked crisp and drained

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

1) Butter a 2-quart baking dish. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook until tender, 8 to 10 mins.

2) Drain the Brussels sprouts, shock in an ice water bath to stop the cooking and coarsely chop. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and toss with the red pepper flakes, bacon, and salt and pepper to taste, then spread out evenly. Pour the cream on top, sprinkle with the cheese and breadcrumbs and dot with butter pieces.

3) The dish may be refrigerated at this point and finished later. Remove from refrigerator 30 mins before baking to bring to room temperature.

4) Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Bake the gratin until bubbly and golden brown, about 15 mins.