Bacon Brussels Sprouts Gratin Recipe
Bacon Brussels Sprouts Gratin Recipe made with Brussels sprouts, bacon, sharp cheddar, fontina, heavy cream, egg, rosemary, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and seasonings.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
Bacon Brussels Sprouts Gratin
- 1 1/2 lb Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
- 8 oz bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 c sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 1/2 c fontina cheese grated, optional
- 3/4 c heavy cream
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 sprig rosemary minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Prepare the Brussels sprouts.
- Place the halved Brussels sprouts in a large baking dish.
Season the Brussels sprouts.
- Drizzle the Brussels sprouts with extra-virgin olive oil. Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Roast the Brussels sprouts.
- Transfer the baking dish to the oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the Brussels sprouts are partially softened.
Prepare the cream mixture.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, heavy cream, minced rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes, if using.
Add the cheeses.
- Stir the grated sharp cheddar cheese and fontina cheese, if using, into the cream mixture until evenly combined.
Add the bacon.
- Remove the Brussels sprouts from the oven. Add approximately 3/4 of the cooked and crumbled bacon to the baking dish, reserving the remaining bacon for topping.
Combine the gratin mixture.
- Pour the cream and cheese mixture over the Brussels sprouts and bacon. Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Top with remaining bacon.
- Sprinkle the reserved crumbled bacon evenly over the top.
Reduce the oven temperature.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.
Bake the gratin.
- Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and just set.
Rest before serving.
- Remove the gratin from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve.
- Serve warm as a creamy, savory side dish.
Notes
To make this Bacon Brussels Sprouts Gratin Recipe gluten free, verify that the bacon, shredded cheeses, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper are labeled gluten free or free from gluten-containing additives. Brussels sprouts, eggs, olive oil, and heavy cream are naturally gluten free, but packaged products should still be checked for cross-contact warnings. Use clean cookware, utensils, and a clean baking dish to prevent cross-contact with gluten-containing foods.