Cheesy Brussels Sprouts with Gruyere and Bacon
Servings: 6
Calories: 308kcal
These Cheesy Brussels Sprouts with Gruyere and Bacon are divine. First, they're roasted to perfection with bacon bits, then smothered in a creamy béchamel sauce with Gruyere cheese (Mornay sauce), and finally broiled until bubbly and golden brown.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Brussels Sprouts cut in half
- 5 slices Bacon chopped
- Pinch of Salt and Pepper
- Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnish
Mornay Sauce
- 2 tbsp Butter unsalted
- 2 tbsp Flour all-purpose
- 2 cups Milk whole or 2%
- 1.5 cups Gruyere Cheese shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon Fresh Nutmeg
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F;
- Place your Brussels Sprouts cut side down on a baking sheet; add chopped bacon around the Brussels Sprouts; Sprinkle with salt and pepper;
- Place baking sheet in the oven and roast Brussels Sprouts for about 20 minutes. Halfway through, mix it all up to evenly distribute bacon fat;
- In a skillet melt a butter, add flour and mix well using the whisk; gradually start adding milk and mix the sauce until smooth and thick;
- Turn off the heat under the sauce and add 1 1/4 cup of Gruyere Cheese, mix well;
- Add nutmeg, pepper, and as much or as little salt as you wish;
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven and transfer Brussels Sprouts with bacon into an oval baking dish;
- Pour the sauce over the Brussels Sprouts, add the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese on top and broil for 5 minutes until bubbly and golden brown; Sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 735IU | Vitamin C: 25.1mg | Calcium: 440mg | Iron: 0.7mg