Brussels Sprouts Gratin Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts
- 2 ounce Bacon
- 1 Tbsp. Unsalted butter for greasing gratin dish
- 1/2 c. Heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp. Fresh bread crumbs
- 4 Tbsp. Unsalted butter, in bits
Directions
- PREHEAT OVEN TO 375F. Prepare the brussels sprouts by cutting a thin slice off the root end of each and then cutting an X in which end so it cooks proportionately inside and out. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, blanch sprouts till they are crisp-tender, about 5 min. Drain, refresh in ice cool water, and drain again. (Don't let the sprouts sit in water for more than a minute.) Saute/fry bacon till limp, not crisp. Drain and coarsely chop.
- Mix the sprouts and bacon together and spread the mix in a buttered gratin dish. Pour cream over the sprouts-bacon mix and dot with bread crumbs and butter. Bake for 20 min or possibly till warm.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 100g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 196 | |
| Calories from Fat 158 | 81% |
| Total Fat 17.82g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 9.85g | 39% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium 297mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 7.25g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 9% |
| Sugars 1.58g | 1% |
| Protein 3.85g | 6% |
