brussels sprouts gratin

How To Make brussels sprouts gratin

• 1

  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add brussels sprouts, cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water until cool. Cut large sprouts in half and set aside. I keep the small sprouts whole.
• 2

  In the same pot, cook bacon until browned; 4 minutes. Drain on paper towel. Remove excess fat from pot.
• 3

  In the same pot, add the sliced onion and cook until softened, 3 - 4 minutes.
• 4

  Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir sprouts and bacon in with the onion. Stir to mix well. Transfer to a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish.
• 5

  In a bowl, combine heavy cream, salt, thyme, pepper and nutmeg. Pour over sprouts mixture.
• 6

  In a small bowl combine the bread crumbs with the parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over the sprouts. Dot with butter.
• 7

  Bake until lightly browned, about 30 minutes. If baking from room temp, bake for 45 min to one hour.
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