Brussels Sprout And Caramelized Shallot Gratin Food

BRUSSELS SPROUTS GRATIN WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS WS

Steps:

• INA'S CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS (~1 CUP):.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a 12-inch ovenproof skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the shallots and sugar, tossing to coat.
• Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the shallots start to brown.
• Add the vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss well.
• Place the skillet in the preheated oven and roast for 15-30 minutes, depending on the size of the shallots, until they are tender. (It pays to make the shallots the same size so they all finish at the same time.).
• If making ahead, refrigerate shallots up to 2 days before making the rest of the recipe. Allow to come to room temperature before adding to the Brussels sprouts.
• TOPPING:.
• In a bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, butter, lemon zest, salt, pepper and parsley.
• Set aside until Step 19.
• GRATIN:.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Grease a 12-inch ovenproof nonstick fry pan with the butter. Bring caramelized shallots to room temperature.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook until tender, 5-7 minutes. Drain, then transfer to a bowl of ice water. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
• In a bowl, stir together the flour, Gruyere, Parmigiano-Reggiano, lemon zest, 2 teaspoons Kosher salt, and the pepper.
• Into the flour-cheese bowl, stir in the cream, then the Brussels sprouts and caramelized shallots.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared fry pan and smooth the top.
• Sprinkle the bread crumb topping mixture evenly on top.
• Bake until the bread crumbs are golden brown, about 35 minutes.
• Let the gratin rest for 15 minutes before serving.

BACON BRUSSELS SPROUTS GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400º F.
• Toss brussel sprouts in olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Place them in a large baking dish and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until semi-softened.
• In a large bowl, whisk together egg, heavy cream, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder and red pepper flakes (if using), then stir in cheeses.
• Remove brussel sprouts from oven and add 3/4 bacon to the baking dish. Pour cheese mixture over the top and stir everything together, then top with remaining bacon.
• Reduce oven temperature to 350º, return baking dish to oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and just set.
• Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes before serving.

CREAMY BRUSSELS SPROUTS GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• If there are very large sprouts, cut them in half lengthwise. Cook frozen sprouts according to package
• directions; drain. (If using fresh, cook them until fork-tender; drain). Place drained sprouts in a lightly greased or sprayed shallow casserole dish.
• In a small saucepan, over med heat, melt 1 tbsp butter and saute the onion in the butter about 2 minutes. Stir in flour until smooth. Add sliced mushrooms.
• Add cream, milk, salt, pepper, thyme and paprika and stir until heated.
• Reduce heat to med-low and stir in the cheeses. Stir frequently until cheeses are melted. Pour this over brussels sprouts in the casserole dish.
• In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp melted butter and breadcrumbs; sprinkle evenly over top.
• Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly on top.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS HASH WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium heat.
• Add shallots; sprinkle with coarse kosher salt and pepper.
• Sauté until soft and golden, about 10 minutes.
• Add vinegar and sugar.
• Stir until brown and glazed, about 3 minutes.
• Halve brussels sprouts lengthwise.
• Cut lengthwise into thin (1/8-inch) slices. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add sprouts; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until brown at edges, 6 minutes.
• Add 1 cup water and 2 tablespoons oil. Sauté until most of water evaporates and sprouts are tender but still bright green, 3 minutes.
• Add shallots; season with salt and pepper.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• To roast garlic: Cut off the papery tip of the garlic head, exposing the top of each garlic clove. Brush the exposed cloves with olive oil. Place the garlic, root side down, on the center of a piece of aluminum foil. Bundle the garlic with the foil, leaving a small vent on top. Roast the garlic for 45 minutes or until the cloves turn beige and are fork tender. Remove from the oven and let stand until cool enough to handle. Squeeze the garlic head upside down over a small bowl and the cloves will pop out. Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
• Peel off any damaged outer layers of Brussels sprouts. Trim the stem to make it flush. Quarter each sprout and score the stem on each quarter with a 1/4-inch-deep "X.".
• Saute the prosciutto in the butter over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and Brussels sprouts and stir continuously for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the flour and continue stirring for 2 minutes.
• Add the cream, half-and-half, and sherry. Bring the liquid to a simmer, then reduce the heat and continue simmering for 7 minutes or until the liquid is reduced by 1/3.
• Stir in the 1 cup of Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
• Transfer to an ovenproof casserole dish. Cover with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan (I used only 1/4 cup as this seemed adequate). Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

CARAMELIZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Prepare the brussels sprouts by peeling off 2 to 3 of the dark outer leaves; trim stem ends.
• In a Dutch oven or 12" skillet heat the sugar over medium high heat until sugar begins to melt, shaking pan occasionally to heat sugar evenly.
• Once sugar starts to melt, reduce heat and cook until sugar begins to turn brown.
• Add butter; stir until melted.
• Add the vinegars.
• Cook and stir for 1 minute.
• Add the water and salt.
• Bring to boiling; add the sprouts.
• Return to boiling; reduce heat.
• Simmer, covered, for 6 minutes.
• Uncover; cook about 15 minutes longer or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the sprouts are coated with a golden glaze, stirring occasionally.
• Keep warm until serving.

SMOKED GOUDA BRUSSELS SPROUTS GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F Lightly grease/spray a casserole dish.
• 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.
• While sprouts are cooking, melt 2 tbsp butter in a small saucepan. Add shallots; cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low; add flour to saucepan and stir constantly to blend.
• Add cream to saucepan; stir.
• Add sugar, pepper, paprika, salt, and shredded cheese to saucepan. Stir frequently and cook until cheese is melted and smooth.
• Pour sauce mixture evenly over Brussels sprouts in the casserole dish.
• In a small bowl, combine the 1 tbsp melted butter and the breadcrumbs. Evenly sprinkle over the top.
• Bake, uncovered at 375°F for 15-20 minutes or until top is bubbly and slightly browning.