Brussels Sprout au Gratin with Gruyère & Bacon

Effortless and inspired, Chef Michael’s side dish recipes feature seasonal ingredients from QFC Stores - perfect for the holidays and beyond. Any leftovers can be stored beautifully in MasterChef Glass Food Storage Containers, giving them new life for the next meal.

Brussels Sprout au Gratin with Gruyère & Bacon

Sautéed Brussels sprouts with Gruyère and crispy bacon in a creamy sauce, broiled until golden brown.
Serves 6 people | Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 25 mins Dietary Note: For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and skip Step 1. Begin with Step 2, using 2 tablespoons of olive or avocado oil in place of the bacon fat.
Ingredients
  • 4 strips (about 5 oz) - Thick-cut bacon
  • 24 oz - Halved Brussels sprouts
  • 3 cloves - Garlic, peeled and chopped
  • ½ tsp - Sea salt
  • ¼ tsp - Black pepper
  • 1½ cups - Cream or half-and-half
  • 2 cups (16 oz), divided - Shredded gruyére, swiss or Italian-blend (set aside ½ cup for topping)
  • ½ cup, divided - Shredded parmesan (set aside ¼ cup for topping)
  • 2 sprigs - Fresh thyme, stems removed (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
Directions:
  1. Cut bacon into ⅛-inch pieces. Saute bacon in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8–10 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel–lined plate; leave the rendered fat in the pan.
  2. Increase heat to medium-high. Add Brussels and sauté 3 minutes, or until bright green.
  3. Reduce heat to low. Get 1½ cup gruyere, ¼ cup parmesan, and cream ready. Add both to the pan at the same time, and stir continuously for 1 minute, until melted into a smooth sauce.
  4. Stir in thyme and simmer for 5–10 minutes until tender. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to broil.
  5. Stir in the bacon, top with remaining cheeses, and broil until golden and bubbly. Serve family style right from the skillet.
💡Chef Tip:
  • Buy the bags of halved brussels sprouts in the produce department at QFC, to save lots of time and effort.
Leftover Remix:
  • Layer your cheesy Brussels in your MasterChef Glass Food Storage container, top with sliced steak or roasted chicken, and reheat later for a comforting, chef-worthy meal on the go.