"Nutty, creamy, and totally delicious...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and outer leaves removed
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 shallot, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
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Pinch of ground nutmeg
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1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
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Using a food processor or mandolin, finely shave Brussels sprouts.
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add shallot and garlic and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly pour in cream or half-and-half, whisking constantly.
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Bring to a boil and let thicken. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and nutmeg and remove from heat.
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Pour cream mixture over Brussels sprouts and top with cheese. Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake 20 minutes.
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Remove foil and cook until golden brown and sprouts are fork tender, 5-10 minutes. Enjoy!