Savory Brussels Sprouts Gratin (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Vegetables and Base
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1 pound fresh Brussels sprouts, cleaned and sliced in halves
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2 tablespoons softened butter
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3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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Half a cup of heavy cream
→ Seasonings
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Half a teaspoon of kosher salt
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A sprinkle of ground nutmeg (1/8 teaspoon)
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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A pinch of black pepper (1/4 teaspoon)
→ Cheese Blend
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Half a cup of Parmesan cheese, grated freshly
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1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese
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1 cup of grated Fontina cheese
# Instructions:
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Move the oven rack to the middle, then heat the oven to 375°F.
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Trim and slice the Brussels sprouts in half. Shred all the cheeses, mix them together in a bowl, and set the mix aside.
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Melt the butter in a pan that’s safe to put in the oven, over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until it smells fragrant but doesn’t brown. Take the pan off the heat; mix in the heavy cream and all seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder, nutmeg). Stir in half of the cheese mixture.
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Stir the sprouts into the garlic cream sauce in the pan. Spread them out into a single layer and sprinkle the rest of the cheese mix on top. Pop it into the oven and bake for 18-25 minutes, keeping an eye out for soft sprouts and bubbling cheese.
# Notes:
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A lovely side dish for those big holiday dinners or fancy home meals.
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If your pan isn’t oven-proof, transfer everything to a baking dish before baking.