BRUSSELS SPROUTS GRATIN with bacon is the ultimate holiday side dish! Who can resist bacon brussels sprouts when sprinkled with SO MUCH CHEESE? The creamy sauce inside of this brussels sprouts au gratin is so easy and delicious, making this a Thanksgiving favorite for our family.
Brussels Sprouts Gratin
Brussels Sprouts Gratin is a cheesy, creamy dream of a holiday side dish! This Bacon Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin recipe is sure to be a family favorite!
I’ve been posting a lot of favorite Thanksgiving recipes in the past couple weeks, but I’ve saved the best for last! This SUPER EASY Bacon Brussels Sprouts Gratin is one of my all-time favorite side dishes. It’s the ultimate way to eat your greens! Who can resist brussels sprouts when they are tossed in a creamy white sauce, sprinkled with tons of bacon, and topped with loads of white cheddar? I know I can’t!
Brussels Sprouts Gratin is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish. Vegetables, BACON, cheese, and a creamy sauce. What more could you want?
Bacon Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin
A lot of people seem to fear brussels sprouts, but that’s just silly! If you’ve never been a fan of this veggie before, you will be now. Brussels Sprouts Gratin is filled with bacon and cheese, so it’s definitely full of flavor. I mean, how can you resist cheesy, bacon brussels sprouts? Trust me on this one, you’re going to want to make this dish for every holiday!
Thanksgiving Side Dish
Every family needs that perfect side dish to pair with the star of the show on Thanksgiving, THE TURKEY! I can make sides for days, no problem, but when it comes to the turkey, I still look to the professionals. And by the professionals, I mean BUTTERBALL of course! Is there any more trusted name in Turkey? They’ve always been there for home cooks on Thanksgiving, making sure every one of their turkeys comes out just the way you want it.
How to Make Brussels Sprouts Gratin
This cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts Gratin is super simple. There’s no hassle with this easy Thanksgiving side dish, so no worries here. Just follow a few basic steps and you’ve got a creamy, cheesy side dish dish.
- Boil the brussels sprouts
- Make the creamy sauce
- Layer up all the ingredients in a baking dish
- And bake the brussels sprouts gratin for 10-15 minutes
This recipe couldn’t be simpler, which automatically makes it the perfect holiday side dish. Bacon brussels sprouts au gratin are just so good, you gotta try them. Check the recipe card below for detailed instructions.
See the recipe card below for details on how to make Brussels Sprouts Gratin. Enjoy!
If you like this recipe, try these other tasty holiday side dish recipes:
- Garlic Herb Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
- Brussels Sprouts with Pears, Walnuts, and Blue Cheese
- Spinach Gratin
- Sauteed Asparagus with Pancetta
- Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
- Skillet Green Beans with Bacon
- Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin
- Roasted Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Brussels Sprouts Gratin Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds Brussels sprouts trimmed and cut in half lengthwise
- 3 tablespoons salted butter (⅜ stick)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups skim milk
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 slices crumbled cooked bacon
- 1 cup freshly shredded white cheddar cheese
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in all the Brussels sprouts and cook for 6-7 minutes, or until they have turned bright green and are slightly soft. Remove the sprouts using a slotted spoon and place them in the prepared baking pan.1½ pounds Brussels sprouts
- While the Brussels are cooking, make your sauce: melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and allow to cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly.3 tablespoons salted butter, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Whisk in your milk slowly, again whisking constantly until a sauce forms.2 cups skim milk
- Reduce heat to simmer and allow to cook for 5-6 minutes or until its thick and smooth. Whisk frequently while it cooks.
- Season the salt liberally with salt and pepper to taste, and then stir in the Parmesan cheese.Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Sprinkle the bacon crumbles over the brussels in the baking dish, reserving a bit for garnish.8 slices crumbled cooked bacon
- Pour the white sauce over the brussels, making sure to get in all the nooks and crannies.
- Top with the shredded white cheddar and remaining bacon.1 cup freshly shredded white cheddar cheese
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
- For a gluten-free dish, swap the all-purpose flour for an equal amount of gluten-free 1:1 flour.
- Shred your own cheese from a block for the smoothest sauce. Pre-shredded cheese is coated in starches that can cause the sauce to become grainy!
- Feel free to switch up the cheese. Some other great cheeses include Swiss, fontina, Havarti, gouda, or mozzarella.
- For a vegetarian version, swap out the bacon from slivered almonds.
Nutrition Information
I am confused about “Step #7”. Please clarify. Thank you.
Best Ever! Made many times. It’s delicious.
Thank you, Sher!!
Looks great. Can you make ahead?
You could definitely prepare this ahead of time and reheat!
Can frozen brussel sprouts be used in this dish instead of fresh?
Yes, you can absolutely do that!
Can I use whole cream instead of skim milk?
Sure!
i am a foodie and will DEFIANTLY try it
Great!!
Ummm…YES! This looks absolutely awesome. brussels sprouts can be so amazing is cooked right. and cooked with cheese and butter is ALWAYS right in my book :-) i think i’d like to add just a touch of bacon to this to make it extra indulgent.
Yay! Hope you love it!!!
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Do you think this would work with frozen Brussel sprouts? I have a freezer full and this recipe sounds amazing!
This Brussels sprouts gratin looks and sounds delicious! You can bet I’m going to get some fresh sprouts and make this. Thanks for sharing!