Creamy Brussel Sprouts Au Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 cups cleaned and trimmed brussels sprouts
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 ounces (1 cup) gruyere cheese, grated
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 tsp agar agar
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp dried thyme (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter baking oven proof baking dish.
In a large saucepan, bring salted water to a boil then add in the Brussel Sprouts. Cook for about 6 - 8 minutes, the Brussel Sprouts will be bright green in color and just starting to soften. Remove from heat and place in bowl of ice water to prevent them from cooking further.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the Butter, slowly whisk in the Cream/Milk and add in the Garlic, cook for about 3 minutes, whisking occasionally, add agar agar until the sauce thickens.
Remove from heat and season with Salt and Pepper and Thyme if using.
Drain the brussel sprouts then halve each one.
In a prepared 2 quart baking pan or dish, layer the Brussel Sprouts evenly and half of the Cheese.
Pour the Cream mixture slowly over the cheese and brussel sprouts.
Top with the remaining grated Cheese distributing evenly over the Cream and Brussel Sprouts.
Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 12 - 15 minutes or until bubbly and starting to turn golden on top.