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Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin With Gruyère

Halved Brussels sprouts bake in a creamy Gruyère and cream cheese sauce with a golden Parmesan-panko topping. A cheesy skillet side for Thanksgiving and holiday dinners.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Rest Time10 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Side
Keyword: brussels sprouts au gratin
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Emily Richter

Equipment

  • 1 10-inch oven-safe skillet Cast iron or another skillet that can go from stovetop to oven.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil divided
  • 0.5 large red or white onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 oz. cream cheese
  • 3 oz. Gruyère cheese shredded
  • 2 lbs. Brussels sprouts halved
  • ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the salt, pepper, and rosemary.
  • Add the butter and stir until melted. Add the flour and whisk until a roux forms. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Whisk in the vegetable broth, scraping the bottom and sides of the skillet to fully incorporate the roux.
  • Stir in the cream cheese and Gruyère. Once the cheese has melted, stir in the halved Brussels sprouts. Remove from the heat.
    Halved Brussels sprouts added to cheese sauce in a skillet.
  • In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1 tablespoon of avocado oil with the panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Spread the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the sprouts.
    Unbaked Brussels sprouts in cheese sauce covered with panko and Parmesan crumbs.
  • Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the Brussels sprouts are fork-tender.
  • Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
    Brussels sprouts au gratin with golden breadcrumbs in a cast iron skillet.

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Notes

  • Use red or white onion, depending on your onion flavor preference. Red onion is pictured.
  • Use a 10-inch cast iron skillet or another 10-inch skillet that can go from the stovetop to the oven.
  • You can substitute sharp white cheddar cheese for the Gruyère.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 21g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g