Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts Gratin With Pine Nut-Breadcrumb

Submitted by Mrs. Grosh

"Humble cauliflower and brussels sprouts become luxurious in this decadent gratin, from Bon Appetite."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 680.38 g fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed, quartered lengthwise through core
• 680.38 g heads cauliflower, trimmed, cut into small florets
• 650.62 ml heavy whipping cream
• 118.29 ml chopped shallot
• 14.79 ml chopped fresh sage
• 22.18 ml olive oil
• 118.29 ml pine nuts, lightly toasted
• 118.29 ml plain breadcrumbs
• 29.58 ml chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 709.77 ml grated parmesan cheese, divided

directions

1. Fill large bowl with ice and cold water. Cook brussels sprouts in large pot of generously salted boiling water, 2 minutes. Add cauliflower to same pot; cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes longer. Drain. Transfer vegetables to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain well.
2. Combine cream, shallots, and sage in large saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heath; simmer until mixture is reduced to 2 1/2 cups, about 10 minutes. Season with salt. Remove from heat. Cool slightly.
3. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs; stir until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl; cool. Stir in pine nuts and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish; arrange half of vegetables in dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then 1 1/2 cups Parmesan. Arrange remaining vegetables evenly over, then sprinkle with remaining 1/12 cups Parmesan. Pour cream mixture evenly over. DO AHEAD Breadcrumb topping and gratin can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.
5. Preheat oven to 375. Cover gartin with foil. Bake covered 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle breadcrumb topping over and bake uncovered 15 minutes longer.

Reviews

[Tina and Dave]

Highly successful recipe, many thanks! I made a few changes due to what I had in store, but nothing radical ... used tarragon instead of basil and sweetcorn instead of cauliflower. The pinenut topping was wonderful and the brussels cooked to perfection!