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Brussels Sprouts Gratin

By Paula Deen

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Cooking with Paula Deen Magazine

Recipe from Cooking with Paula Deen magazine.

Difficulty: Easy

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 60-80 minutes

Servings: 6 to 8

Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons Kosher salt, divided
  • 3 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup thinly sliced onion
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups half-and-half, room temperature
  • 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese, divided
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • chopped fresh thyme, for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 375˚F . Spray a 13 x 9-inch broiler-safe baking dish with cooking spray.

Fill a large Dutch oven with 4 inches of water and 2 teaspoons salt; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add sprouts; cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well, and spread onto paper towels to dry.

In same Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in flour, cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Gradually whisk in half-and-half until smooth; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; whisk in 1½ cups cheese until melted and smooth. Whisk in thyme, pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in sprouts until well combined. (Mixture will be thick.) Spoon into prepared pan, and sprinkle with remaining ½ cup cheese.

Bake until bubble and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Increase oven temperature to broil; broil until top is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with thyme, if desired.

Tip: Gratin can be prepared through step 4, covered, and refrigerated overnight. Let it stand, uncovered, at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking as directed.

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