Brussels Sprouts Gratin from Closet Cooking (makes 4-6 servings) Ingredients: 2 pounds brussels sprouts (trimmed, cut in half) 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup gruyère cheese (grated) 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano cheese (grated) 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 1/4 cup gruyere cheese (grated) 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano cheese (grated) Directions: 1. Blanch the brussels sprouts until just tender and set aside. 2. Melt the butter in a saucepan. 3. Mix in the flour and let simmer until it just starts to brown a little. 4. Mix in the milk, nutmeg, salt and pepper and cheeses and heat until it thickens. 5. Mix brussels sprouts into the bechamel sauce and pour into a baking dish. 6. Mix the bread crumbs and cheeses and sprinkle on top of the brussels sprouts. 7. Bake in a preheated 350F oven until it is bubbling on the sides and golden brown on top, about 15-20 minutes. |