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    Delightful Mom Food / Recipes / Meal Type / Side Dish / Brussels Sprouts Gratin

    Last Updated October 8, 2021. Published November 24, 2020 Danielle Fahrenkrug | This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

    Brussels Sprouts Gratin

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    Brussels sprouts gratin baked oozing with creamy cheese and flavor. It’s a delicious way to ensure you and the family are getting fiber-rich vegetables!

    Serve these brussels sprouts alongside Sage Butter Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Cream Corn, Roasted Rainbow Carrots, Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Spinach Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing, and Gluten-Free Cornbread Muffins!

    spoon in brussels sprouts gratin and parsley flakes on top

    Why this brussels sprouts au gratin recipe works

    Great way to enjoy all the benefits of brussels sprouts! This brussels sprouts au gratin recipe is one of the BEST ways to eat brussels sprouts! I am not usually one for creamy foods, but this brussels sprouts grain is addictingly good!

    Brussels sprouts is among the top 20 most nutritious foods according to their Aggregate Nutrient Density Index score, which measures the nutrients to calories. Brussels sprouts are rich in chlorophyll, and may protect humans against oxidative stress, several cancers, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hypertension as well as lower cholesterol levels. [source].

    Vegetable au gratin is a flavorful and creamy way to appreciate vegetables! What does brussels sprouts gratin taste like? It has a mac ‘n’ cheese consistency with a white alfredo sauce flavor mixed with a savory nutty taste. So, if you like comfort food then this seasonal side is for you! All around it is a winning recipe, great for the holidays, and comforting without the carbs other holiday side dishes contain such as mashed potatoes. My little guy loves to eat oven roasted brussels sprouts that are nicely crisp, and the rest of us enjoy it soft and baked in a parmesan cheese sauce!

    brussels sprouts gratin

    What ingredients go into this recipe

    A few basic ingredients are used to make brussels sprouts gratin starting with fresh brussels sprouts (or as some say brussel sprouts). Next is the au gratin sauce which is made of milk, shaved or shredded parmesan cheese, cream cheese, butter, chicken bullion powder (this is the secret making it soooo good!), garlic powder, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper to taste and fresh parsley for garnish.

    brussels sprouts gratin

    How to make this recipe

    STEP 1: Soak the brussels sprouts first in lightly salted water for 10-20 minutes. Cut the base or the stem ends of the brussels sprouts, pulling off any yellow outer leaves. Slice each one in half and spread them in a 9-inch baking dish.

    STEP 2: In a medium saucepan heat the butter, milk, and cream cheese on medium heat until the cheese melts. Then stir in the flour, chicken bullion, garlic powder, vinegar, and quickly mix it to thicken. After the cheese sauce is ready pour it over the brussels sprouts.

    brussels sprouts gratin

    STEP 3: The sauce is thick so you may need to use the back of a spoon to spread it out evenly.

    STEP 4: After the cheese sauce is on, sprinkle parmesan cheese evenly on top.

    brussels sprouts gratin

    STEP 5: Cover the brussels sprouts gratin with foil and bake for 25 minutes, and remove the foil and bake uncovered for 5 more minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and fresh parsley and serve right away!

    brussels sprouts gratin

    FAQs AND Expert Tips

    Do you have to cut the stems off of brussels sprouts?

    If the brussels sprouts are small you can leave the stems on but if they are large, trim them slightly. Then cut each one in half before adding to a baking pan.

    How do you prevent brussels sprouts gratin from becoming mushy?

    Don’t over cook it. This dish is baked covered for 25 minutes, and uncovered for 5 minutes which still leans a little crunch.

    Can this brussels sprouts au gratin recipe be doubled?

    Yes, this recipe can be doubled, simply double the recipe and bake it in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.

    baking dish with brussels sprouts gratin

    More delicious brussels sprouts recipes

    • Sweet and Spicy Sauteed Brussels Sprouts
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    • Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts

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    Brussels Sprouts Gratin

    Brussels sprouts gratin baked oozing with creamy cheese and flavor. It's a delicious way to ensure you and the family are getting fiber-rich vegetables!
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    Course: Baking, Holiday, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 32 minutes
    Total Time: 47 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 273kcal
    Author: Danielle Fahrenkrug

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound brussels sprouts
    • 1 tablespoon butter or ghee
    • 1 cup milk (any kind will work, but for best taste use whole milk or cream)
    • 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
    • ¼ cup cream cheese (I used light and whipped)
    • 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour
    • 1 ½ teaspoons chicken bullion powder
    • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • fresh parsley for garnish

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Soak the brussels sprouts first in lightly salted water for 10-20 minutes. Cut the base or the stem ends of the brussels sprouts, pulling off any yellow outer leaves. Slice each one in half and spread them in a 9-inch baking dish.
    • In a medium saucepan heat the butter, milk, and cream cheese on medium heat until the cheese melts. Quickly stir in the flour, chicken bullion, garlic powder, and vinegar, and mix to slightly thicken. Then pour the cheese mixture over the brussels sprouts. The sauce is thick so you can use the back of a spoon to spread it out evenly.
    • Sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top.
    • Cover and bake for 25 minutes (if you want a crispier cheese topping, bake uncovered the entire 30 minutes), and remove the foil and bake uncovered for 5 more minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and fresh parsley. Serve right away and enjoy!

    Notes

    Notes 1: If the brussels sprouts are small you can leave the stems on but if they are large, trim them slightly. Then cut each one in half before adding to a baking pan. 
    Notes 2: Don’t over cook it. This dish is baked covered for 25 minutes, and uncovered for 5 minutes which still leans a little crunch. 
    Notes 3: This recipe can be doubled, simply double the recipe and bake it in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. 
    Notes 4: If you want a crispier cheese topping, bake uncovered the entire time. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 705mg | Potassium: 564mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1427IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 426mg | Iron: 2mg
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    About Danielle Fahrenkrug

    Danielle Fahrenkrug is the writer and photographer behind Delightful Mom Food. She is a mama of two young boys and loves food, family, friends, and Jesus with a passion for wine, coffee, and cauliflower crusted pizza. Danielle is also the author for Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Baking Cookbook, Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Cookbook, Dairy-Free Cookbook for Kids and is a certified health and nutrition life coach.

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