Brussels Sprouts Gratin Recipe (2024)

By Alison Roman

Brussels Sprouts Gratin Recipe (1)

Total Time
35 to 45 minutes
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5(1,543)
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The most indulgent way to eat any vegetable is to bathe it in cream and top it with cheese, but few benefit from that treatment as much as brussels sprouts do. Whether or not you decide to top them with crispy bread crumbs (you should), the end result is a decadent, but never too heavy, side dish that could easily become your main course.

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Ingredients

Yield:6 servings

  • pounds brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and halved lengthwise
  • 2large shallots, peeled and quartered lengthwise
  • 2cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 5tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • cups coarse bread crumbs or panko
  • ¾cup heavy cream
  • 1cup grated Gruyère (about 3 ounces)

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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

437 calories; 28 grams fat; 11 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 13 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 36 grams carbohydrates; 7 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 13 grams protein; 521 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step

    1

    Heat oven to 425 degrees.

  2. Step

    2

    Toss together brussels sprouts, shallots, garlic and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Season with salt and pepper and roast, tossing occasionally until sprouts are bright green and just tender (think al dente), 12 to 15 minutes.

  3. Step

    3

    Meanwhile, combine bread crumbs with remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

  4. Step

    4

    Pour cream and scatter Gruyère over sprouts and toss to coat. Continue to roast until cream is reduced by about half and sprouts are beginning to brown, another 12 to 15 minutes.

  5. Step

    5

    Scatter bread crumbs over sprouts and return to oven until golden brown and crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Let sit 1 to 2 minutes at room temperature before serving.

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Margaux Laskey, Staff Editor

You can complete the recipe through the first sentence of step 4 (pour cream and scatter Gruyere over sprouts and toss to coat. DO NOT return to the oven). Refrigerate. The day-of, allow the dish to sit at room temperature for about a half hour then finish the dish. I hope that helps!

Meg

Can this be made the day before? Or assembled the day before and cooked the day of?

Alex

Very good, and easy with "convection Roast". Needs a little more zing and/or depth: Use strong gruyere. Consider lemon zest. Consider fish sauce instead of salt.

Tashya

I took your suggestions about adding lemon zest, fish sauce instead of salt and strong Swiss Gruyere. OUTSTANDING.

Eric

This was delicious, LOVE brussels sprouts and made a few converts as well! I added 4oz of sauteed pancetta, rendered fat and all, to the sprouts just before roasting. I also used smoked gruyère and added 3oz grated Parmesan. If doing this, don't add any additional salt...

Jamie

I've made this several times for work functions always to rave reviews. I will say that I start by cooking a few strips of bacon and use the rendered bacon fat instead of olive oil (yes, I lead a super-healthy lifestyle). I then crumble the cooked bacon in with the breadcrumbs to give the topping some meaty richness and texture. A+

Christina Shankar

Made this on a whim; had sprouts in the fridge and needed a new way to cook them. This is a gorgeous recipe, loads of flavor. Used a clove or two more garlic than called for, didn't have shallot so used an onion, also didn't have gruyere so used grated Parmesan instead.

Sprinkled a little extra cream since the mixture seemed dry; baked about 5 minutes less than called for, since I halved the recipe, worked out beautifully. I would gladly eat this every single day.

Cameron

I found this recipe somewhat disappointing. It basically tastes no different than a standard green bean casserole. When it comes to Brussels sprouts, I think I'm going to stick with bacon, garlic and just a touch of cheese to finish.

CC

This was good, I did add cooked bacon to the topping, because, everything is better with bacon.

Laurence Kerr

I agree that lemon zest and fish sauce provide welcome zip. I had to use a full cup of cream to have enough liquid to cook down. I cut the shallots and the sprouts smaller, for texture and ease of serving. Finally, use only half the panko.

Clare

This is my family's most requested dish for Thanksgiving. It's wonderfully rich and savory.In order to feed 25, I double the recipe. With the extra volume, I've found I need to do all the roasting on sheet pans rather than in the baking dish. This produces more dishes, but it's well worth it. It's best to give the sprouts plenty of space so they crisp up rather than steam. I then dump the roasted veggies in a baking pan to finish. Perfect every time.Add more garlic or shallots to taste.

Richard Schinella

Delicious, wouldn't change a thing. Was excellent accompaniment to yesterday's turkey.

nch

1 1/2 cups panko is way too much, makes it very dry, next time I will use 2/3 to 1 cup max. Otherwise it is excellent

Amy Rose

One of the best recipes I've ever made—a new necessity!

Judith

Delicious, but I’d suggest decreasing the panko to half or even a third. Next time I’ll try replacing the cream with white Béchamel sauce.

Lisa A

This recipe is a bona fide crowd pleaser! I made a double batch and added slightly more cream- the full pint- for the double recipe. I also sprinkled some pecorino romano in with the gruyere and then on top with the breadcrumb. I used leftover garlic bread as the topping. Absolutely delicious and will be adding to the Rolodex.

Val

A crowd pleaser! Followed the directions except for substituting a sharp cheddar for the Gruyere, and it was a delicious dish that miraculously didn't drown out the flavor of the brussels sprouts but was still creamy and crispy. Had it with a standing rib roast.

Angela

Subbed Edam cheese from Aldi for the Gruyere and it was delicious. Agree with others that 3/4C bread crumbs would be PLENTY. Next time after roasting the brussels/shallots/garlic, I'll transfer to an 8x8 dish and then add the cream, cheese, and breadcrumbs. Otherwise it's a pretty thin layer in a 13x9 pan.

Darin

This recipe is one of my Thanksgiving/ dinner party go-to’s. You can absolutely sub half and half for the cream in a pinch (it may take a bit longer to reduce but the Brussels won’t suffer from the longer time in the oven). This year I substituted a very strong white cheddar for the Gruyère and my family loved it.

Darin

I always use more cream and less bread crumbs than calles for, otherwise it comes out dry

David

Decrease amount of bread crumbs.

Gordon

This is ridiculously good. Guests request it every Thanksgiving.

LoisS

I’m surprised by the 5 stars. I thought this was lacking taste. I’m far from a salt freak, but I just kept adding it.

Martha

I didn't have any cream, so I used evaporated milk. No Gruyere, so I used Parmesan. It came out beautifully! Delicious.

David

Followed the recipe to a "T". The taste of the shallots, tossed raw with the sprouts, overwhelmed the dish, and, to my palette, ruined it. Suggest saute the shallots before combining with the sprouts.

natalie

Add bacon to recipe and reduce amount of bread crumbs.. taste fantastic

Bethesdalady

I added the cream to the hot baking pan…Pyrex…and it exploded in my oven. Later read one should never pour liquid onto food in a very hot pyrex pan. Never again.

Mike

We really enjoyed this. I bumped up the cheese to cream ratio. Delicious on day 2 also.

Darrah

I debated whether to make this because I didn’t have bread crumbs, shallots or Gruyère. Not sure how this dish tastes staying true to the recipe, but boy did it turn out fantastic with the substitutions I made. Used half an onion instead on shallots, one cup of sea salt kettle chip “crumbs” pulsed in a food processor instead of bread crumbs, subbed shredded manchego cheese instead of Gruyère, used truffle-infused olive oil, half the salt, and completely omitted the garlic. Turned out to die for.

diane

Unreal. Divine. I didn’t have shallots so I used a large onion and it was great. I used Comte cheese from France sent to me by a friend. I think great cheese would be important here. It’s a very forgiving recipe (I was a little loose on the timings). I can’t wait to make it again.

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Brussels Sprouts Gratin Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why do you soak brussel sprouts before cooking? ›

The soak time tenderizes the sprouts so the middles are softer. Don't worry, they won't be soggy! I would never do that to you. If, like me, you don't mind some chew to your sprouts, you don't need to soak the Brussels sprouts prior to cooking.

Why won't my brussel sprouts get crispy? ›

Roast the Brussels Sprouts at high heat

If you don't hear them crisping up in the oven, add a little more oil and roast them for a few more minutes until your desire crispiness is achieved!

Why are my brussel sprouts soggy in the oven? ›

Not using enough oil.

The other secret to ridiculously crispy Brussels sprouts is tossing them in plenty of oil. We like to use olive oil, but plain vegetable oil is great too. If the sprouts are well-coated, they'll caramelize and char instead of simply softening in the oven.

Is it better to roast Brussels sprouts whole or cut in half? ›

To maximize the flat areas, which get the most crispy surface area, cut your Brussels sprouts in half. If your Brussels sprouts are very small, you can leave them whole (and if they are very large, quarter them).

Do you need to cut the ends off Brussels sprouts? ›

Individual sprouts: Brussels sprouts sold by the pound are what you find most often at the market. They need to be trimmed of their dry ends and yellowed or damaged leaves before halving and cooking.

Do restaurants deep fry Brussels sprouts? ›

Let me start by saying that many restaurants deep fry Brussels sprouts, and that's certainly a delicious (albeit sometimes greasy) option, but in my opinion, you can get equally tasty results from the oven.

What season is best for brussel sprouts? ›

A slow-growing, long-bearing crop, Brussels sprouts should be planted in early spring, or mid- to late summer for a crop that matures in the fall. The small heads mature best in cool and even in light frosty weather. Spring planting is also fine in cooler climates.

Do you cook brussel sprouts facing up or down? ›

Place them face down and resist the urge to move them around. A searing hot baking sheet with the brussels cut side down is the key to crispy brussel perfection.

What gives Brussels sprouts a better taste? ›

Over the last twenty years, farmers have mellowed the "unpleasant" flavor of brussels sprouts by breeding a vegetable that contains fewer bitter compounds or glucosinolates. So, brussels sprouts just taste better than they used to when we were kids. The rub is that glucosinolates help protect sprouts against pests.

Why do I feel so good after eating brussel sprouts? ›

Rich in antioxidants

Brussels sprouts are high in antioxidants, compounds that promote overall health and help prevent damage to cells ( 5 , 6). Eating Brussels sprouts as part of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help supply the antioxidants your body needs to promote good health.

Which country eats the most brussel sprouts? ›

Did you know? Britons eat more Brussels sprouts than any other nation in Europe. Our sprout industry is worth £650m and the area covered by sprout fields in the UK is the equivalent of 3,240 football pitches. It's fair to say that these days, no one loves sprouts more than the British.

Why do you soak brussel sprouts in water? ›

Soaking Brussels sprouts in water is a terrific way to prep them to have a soft, juicy center that cooks to the perfect doneness in the same amount of time it takes those outer leaves to get nice and crispy.

Is it better to roast or steam Brussels sprouts? ›

Steaming Brussels sprouts preserves more of the nutrients and antioxidants than any other cooking method. And they turn out tasting like crisp-tender, sweet little nuggets. Plus they're just about the quickest veggie side dish you can cook.

Are small or large Brussels sprouts better? ›

The larger the Brussels sprouts grow, the more they take on the qualities of cabbage. Large pieces will be slightly more bitter, while smaller Brussels sprouts are a little bit sweeter. Save the big ones for roasting, when the combo of high heat and fat coaxes out every drop of sweetness.

Should Brussels sprouts be soaked in water? ›

Don't soak sprouts before cooking them, they don't need it. Rinse before cooking, and if you want to store them ready-prepped but them in a reusable bag or container in the fridge.

What do you soak brussel sprouts in to clean them? ›

Transfer the sprouts into the bowl of water and baking soda, ensuring there's enough liquid to cover them completely. If there's not, add more water and baking soda until they're covered. Then, let them soak for up to 10 minutes. Use a vegetable brush to scrub each sprout.

Do sprouts need to be soaked? ›

Soaking: Think of soaking as the initial step before actually sprouting a legume, grain, nut or seed. Many people soak beans before cooking to cut down on cooking time and reduce compounds that may cause gasiness in our digestive systems (although it's not completely necessary, it's definitely recommended).

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