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Creamy Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower Gratin

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  • Prep 50 min
  • Total 1 hr 35 min
  • Servings 8
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This classic holiday comfort food combines cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and an easy, cheesy cream sauce in one delicious dish.
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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Ingredients

  • 1 head (2 lb) cauliflower, cut into large florets
  • 3/4 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered lengthwise
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup hot milk
  • 1 cup hot heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch grated nutmeg
  • 1 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Spray bottom and sides of 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 2
    In 5- to 6-quart saucepan, cook cauliflower florets in boiling salted water 3 to 4 minutes or until tender but still firm. Use slotted spoon to transfer cauliflower to colander to drain. Add Brussels sprouts to boiling water; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until tender but still firm. Drain.
  • 3
    In 4-quart saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-low heat. Add flour; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly with whisk. Slowly pour hot milk and hot whipping cream into butter-flour mixture; beat with whisk until smooth. Increase heat, and heat to boiling, beating constantly, 1 to 3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in shredded Gruyère cheese and 1/3 cup of the shredded Parmesan cheese until smooth. Stir in salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper, the garlic powder and nutmeg until combined.
  • 4
    Add drained cauliflower and Brussels sprouts to sauce. Gently stir to coat. Pour into baking dish. In small microwavable bowl, heat remaining 4 tablespoons butter uncovered on High 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in bread crumbs, remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper to combine. Sprinkle evenly on top.
  • 5
    Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until top is golden brown and mixture is bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Swap shredded Swiss cheese for the Gruyère cheese, if desired.
  • tip 2
    If possible, purchase Brussels sprouts that are similar in size to ensure even cooking.

Nutrition Information

400 Calories, 27g Total Fat, 13g Protein, 24g Total Carbohydrate, 6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
400
Calories from Fat
250
Total Fat
27g
42%
Saturated Fat
17g
83%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
85mg
28%
Sodium
650mg
27%
Potassium
570mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
24g
8%
Dietary Fiber
4g
16%
Sugars
6g
Protein
13g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Vitamin C
70%
70%
Calcium
35%
35%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 3 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 4 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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