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    4 November 3, 2010 Fall

    Brussels Sprout and Caramelized Shallot Gratin

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    Brussels Sprout and Caramelized Shallot Gratin

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    I served this Brussels Sprout and Caramelized Shallot Gratin at Thanksgiving last year and let me tell you, it was definitely the main attraction.  Earthy green brussels sprouts are baked with creamy Gruyère cheese and sweet, caramelized shallots.  Topped with fresh, seasoned breadcrumbs, this gratin has both amazing flavor and texture.  Having already converted several brussels sprouts haters, I can guarantee that you will enjoy this dish even if brussels sprouts are “not your thing”.  Continue reading for the recipe.

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    Brussels Sprout and Caramelized Shallot Gratin
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    Brussels Sprout and Caramelized Shallot Gratin

    Adapted from Williams-Sonoma.
    Servings 8 servings
    Author Brandon Matzek

    Ingredients

    For the Caramelized Shallots:

    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 6– 8 shallots (depending on size, thinly sliced lengthwise)
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • Kosher salt
    • Freshly ground black pepper

    For the Gratin:

    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • Kosher salt
    • 2 pounds brussels sprouts, tough ends trimmed and halved lengthwise
    • 2 tablespoons flour
    • 8 oz. Gruyère cheese, grated
    • ½ oz. Parmesan cheese, grated
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1 cup caramelized shallots

    For the Topping:

    • 3 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs (I used a baguette)
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
    • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    • 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat leaf parsley

    Instructions

    Shallots For the Caramelized Shallots:

    1. Warm butter in a medium, heavy bottom saucepan over medium-low heat. Add sliced shallots and season with sugar, a pinch of salt and a few turns of freshly ground black pepper. Cook shallots until caramelized (light brown and soft), stirring frequently. This should take 15 – 20 minutes.
    2. Reserve 1 cup of caramelized shallots for the gratin. Refrigerate any leftovers.

    For the Gratin & Topping:

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
    2. Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter. Set aside. Prepare an ice bath (a large bowl of cold water and ice cubes). Also set aside.
    3. Fill a large pot ¾ of the way with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Once the water has come to a boil, add a handful of salt. Drop in the brussels sprouts and cook until just tender (about 5 minutes). You can test for doneness by piercing one of the sprouts with a fork. The fork should go in with some ease, but there should still be a little resistance left. Using a large slotted spoon, transfer brussels sprouts to the ice bath. Drain and gentle dry with paper towels.
    4. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, Gruyère, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, 2 teaspoons of kosher salt and the freshly ground pepper. Add the cream, brussels sprouts and caramelized shallots, stirring to combine. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top.
    5. To make the topping, add bread crumbs, melted butter, lemon zest, salt, pepper and parsley to a medium bowl, stirring to combine. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the gratin.
    6. Bake until the bread crumbs are golden brown (30 – 35 minutes). Let the gratin rest for 10 – 15 minutes before serving.
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    1. Gloria says

      November 5, 2010 at 1:43 pm

      Just love the sound of this. I’m off to buy some sprouts right now. As a vegetarian this will do for tonights supper.

      Reply
    2. Michelle says

      November 11, 2010 at 5:56 pm

      While I adore Brussels sprouts, I can imagine that this is a definite way to ease a newbie into eating these sprouts! This looks great!

      Reply
    3. HappyWhenNotHungry says

      November 11, 2010 at 8:50 pm

      This looks fantastic! I’m definitely making this for Thanksgiving this year. Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
    4. Shari Wakefield says

      November 11, 2010 at 10:37 pm

      This side recipe looks fantastic! I’m always looking for a new way to serve veggies with my famous baked dinner. My aunt does a brussels sprouts side with bacon, but I think this would be better – It’s on my MUST TRY list.

      Reply
    5. Angela FRS says

      November 11, 2010 at 10:58 pm

      Wow, that looks good. I love sprouts, but have never had them in a gratin–will definitely give this a try.

      Reply
    6. foodies at home says

      November 12, 2010 at 2:56 am

      Yum yum yum yum yum yum yum…and that’s all I have to say about that!

      Reply
    7. Kristi Rimkus says

      November 12, 2010 at 4:46 am

      You wouldn’t have to convert me, I adore brussels sprouts!

      Reply
    8. Becky says

      November 12, 2010 at 6:22 pm

      I usually don’t like Brussels sprouts, but this recipe could convert me, and I’m looking for different vegetable recipe for Thanksgiving.. Thanks, Brandon!

      Reply
    9. Rosemary @ Sprigs of Rosemary says

      November 14, 2010 at 5:18 pm

      I made a similar dish like this called “screaming Heads” — I loved the name; always love Brussels sprouts, but not before I was 20! Love the cheesiness of this. I’m sure it’s a Thanksgiving hit.

      Reply
    10. Brandon Matzek says

      November 16, 2010 at 2:51 pm

      @Becky Definitely give it a try – let me know what you think afterwards!

      Reply
    11. Kate @ Scarpetta Dolcetto says

      November 24, 2010 at 6:14 pm

      Lordy, those look delicious! I love brussels sprouts, and this recipe looks like a winner. Will definitely be trying this one!

      Reply

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