Smoked Gouda Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb frozen brussels sprouts (or 1 lb fresh brussels sprouts, trimmed)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large shallot, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 cup heavy cream (or half and half or a combination)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• salt, as needed to taste
• 1 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese (or regular gouda, but i recommend smoked)
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1/4 cup soft breadcrumbs

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375°f lightly grease/spray a casserole dish.
• 2 in a large saucepan, cook brussels sprouts in salted water until crisp-tender (fresh will take longer than frozen). drain and place into prepared casserole dish.
• 3 while sprouts are cooking, melt 2 tbsp butter in a small saucepan. add shallots; cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
• 4 reduce heat to medium-low; add flour to saucepan and stir constantly to blend.
• 5 add cream to saucepan; stir.
• 6 add sugar, pepper, paprika, salt, and shredded cheese to saucepan. stir frequently and cook until cheese is melted and smooth.
• 7 pour sauce mixture evenly over brussels sprouts in the casserole dish.
• 8 in a small bowl, combine the 1 tbsp melted butter and the breadcrumbs. evenly sprinkle over the top.
• 9 bake, uncovered at 375°f for 15-20 minutes or until top is bubbly and slightly browning.