Brussels Sprouts Casserole Recipe

This Brussels Sprouts Casserole Recipe is an instant crowd pleaser.

Made with tender sprouts nestled in a creamy Gruyère cheese sauce and topped with a buttery breadcrumb topping, this hearty casserole goes great when served beside most any main course.

What makes brussels sprout casserole so good?

Brussels sprouts casserole is a comforting food that is packed with flavors and textures, thanks to the tender sprouts that are nestled in a creamy cheese sauce that is complemented by sautéed mushrooms and onions.

I like how this is casserole turns the average brussels sprout into something mouthwatering and delicious.

Have you tried my recipe for Bacon and Brussel Sprout Casserole?

That easy dish features brussel sprouts that are sautéed with crispy bacon, baked in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce, and then topped with crunchy panko. Both this recipe for brussel sprouts casserole and that recipe for bacon and brussel sprout casserole are great tasting casserole featuring brussels sprouts.

Diced pimentos give the casserole a splash of color and a bit of added flavor. You can find pimentos here.

What you need to make a Casserole with Brussels Sprouts

• Brussels Sprouts Trimmed and sliced in half.
• Olive Oil Used for sautéing.
• Onion Chopped fine.
• Garlic Minced
• Mushrooms Sliced thin
• Seasonings Thyme (dried), salt, and pepper.
• Flour Used to make a roux.
• Milk Full fat milk offers a more creamy sauce.
• Broth Such as chicken or vegetable broth.
• Gruyère Cheese This should be shredded for better melting.
• Breadcrumbs Panko can be used
• Butter Your butter should be melted.
• Pimentos Drained and then diced. Red pepper can be used if you cannot find pimentos.

How to make Brussels Sprout Casserole

• Prep Time: 15 minutes.
• Bake Time: 25 minutes .
• Servings: 6 servings .
• How to Serve: Serve as a side as part of a meal or for holidays or gatherings.
• Notes: You will need a 9x13" baking dish or round 3 quart casserole, skillet, and a whisk .

1. Prepare. Preheat the oven to 375°F and prep your baking dish well for nonstick.
2. Blanch. To blanch the sprouts, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Then carefully add the brussels sprouts to the pot and cook until slightly tender (about five minutes). Then drain the spouts and transfer them to your prepared baking dish.
3. Sauté In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil for one minute. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent ( about three minutes ). Then add the garlic and mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until the mushrooms are cooked (about three minutes).
4. Sauce. To make the sauce, to the skillet with the sautéed ingredients, stir in the seasonings (thyme, salt, and pepper) and the flour and cook the ingredients for another minute. Then gradually pour in the milk and broth, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth (about three to four minutes).
5. Cheese. Once your sauce has thickened, you can stir in the cheese and then pour or use a ladle to top the the brussels sprouts in the dish with the sauce.
6. Topping. In a medium sized bowl, combine together the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and melted butter, mixing until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated with the other ingredients. Evenly spread the breadcrumbs over the ingredients in the baking dish.
7. Bake. Bake the casserole 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
8. Set. Allow the casserole to sit for a few minutes before serving

Tips for making the best Casserole

When selecting sprouts to use in this recipe, it is best to use spouts that are a similar size so that they will bake evenly. Also, use fresh brussels sprouts for best results.

More helpful tips for you.

1. The sprouts in this recipe are blanched in water before adding them to the casserole. You can alternatively roast the sprouts.
2. Adding freshly cooked bacon can give this dish additional flavor. Even better, you can cook the bacon in the skillet and use the grease from that rather than the olive oil.
3. Gruyère Cheese is used in this recipe because of its ability to melt consistently. Other kinds of cheese that could work in this recipe include sharp cheddar cheese or provolone.

How to store Brussel Sprout Casserole.

Once the casserole has fully cooled it can be covered or stored in an airtight container. When properly stored this casserole should keep for up to two days when refrigerated.

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