Bacon Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin

Bacon Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin makes a perfect holiday side dish for Thanksgiving and Christmas. This zesty recipe combines Brussels sprouts with two cheeses, bacon, garlic, yummy cream and a topping of breadcrumbs, which can be gluten-free if you need it to be!

Bacon Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin

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For some reason, some people don’t care for Brussels Sprouts. I’m not one of them! I love them prepared just about any way. For years, my go to sprouts recipe was my Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar and Parmesan Cheese, which is amazing, but I think this one may be my new favorite! I bet this recipe will make the haters change their minds about Brussels Sprouts! Test it out during the holidays and report back.

Bacon Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin

It’s really easy to put this together. Trim and boil the Brussels Sprouts, drain them, rough chop them and add them to a buttered baking dish, like this one:


Season them with salt, pepper and garlic powder; add cream, crumbled bacon, the two cheeses, and top it with breadcrumbs. Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if you need to – I did. I just added a few slices of gluten-free bread to my Vitamix, hit the button, and instant breadcrumbs!

Bacon Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin

Bake it, plate it, add remaining bacon crumbles for extra goodness and boom! Yumminess served!

Bacon Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin

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Bacon Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin makes a perfect holiday side dish for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for the dish
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, outer leaves and stems removed
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free, if you need to)
  • 6 slices bacon, fully cooked and crumbled
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder (or more to taste)
  • Himalayan Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400° F and butter a 2-quart baking dish.

  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

  3. Drain the Brussels sprouts well and let cool for a few minutes before attempting to chop.

  4. Once cooled, coarsely chop the Brussels Sprouts.

  5. Add the Brussels Sprouts to the prepared baking dish and toss with salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste. Sprinkle in ¾ of the bacon crumbs (reserving the rest for garnish) and spread mixture out evenly in dish.

  6. Pour the cream on top, then sprinkle in this order: cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs. Dot the with the butter pieces.

  7. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for approx. 10 more minutes or until top is golden brown.

  8. Add reserved crumbled bacon to top and serve.

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Bacon Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin

Bacon Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin makes a perfect holiday side dish for Thanksgiving and Christmas. This zesty recipe combines Brussels sprouts with two cheeses, bacon, garlic, yummy cream and a topping of breadcrumbs, which can be gluten-free if you need it to be!

Bacon Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin makes a perfect holiday side dish for Thanksgiving and Christmas. This zesty recipe combines Brussels sprouts with two cheeses, bacon, garlic, yummy cream and a topping of breadcrumbs, which can be gluten-free if you need it to be!

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Chicken And Broccoli Alfredo

Easy, creamy, cheesy and gluten-free! This Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo recipe will take only 30 minutes from stove to table for a quick weeknight dinner.

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

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I love pasta and I love cheese, but mostly I love a quick dinner that I can pull together with minimal effort, and this one is it. I use gluten-free fettuccini here, but I’ve also been known to use gluten-free rotini or penne. TIP: If you don’t need the gluten-free option, just replace that with your favorite fettuccini brand.

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

I like to use fresh broccoli whenever possible, but I have used frozen broccoli florets and they work, too. I always use boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cook them myself because the yummy drippings and seasonings from the chicken get incorporated into the Alfredo sauce, adding to the yumminess.

Most of the work is done in my stainless steel skillet (all except the boiling/cooking of the pasta.) Do you have a workhouse stainless steel skillet? If not, may I suggest this one:


Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

Give this recipe a try and add it to your easy weeknight dinner rotation!



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Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo - easy, creamy, cheesy and gluten-free pasta dinner ready in 30 minutes.
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Serves: 2-4
Ingredients
  • 1 package gluten-free fettuccine pasta, cooked according to package instructions
  • 12 ounces broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
  • 2 boneless, skinless thin-sliced chicken breasts
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • ¾ cup ½ and ½ (or milk)
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Himalayan sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (I use gluten-free)
Instructions
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. Before the pasta has reached al dente, and during the last 3 minutes of cooking, add broccoli florets (frozen or fresh) and finish cooking. Remove from heat and drain well. Set aside. (TIP: Try to cook the pasta during the last 10 minutes of making the Alfredo sauce so that the pasta will be fresh and not sitting and clumping together while you finish the sauce.)

  2. In a large skillet, heat 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet, cooking each side about 4 minutes or until center is cooked through. Remove from heat and cut into bite-size chunks.

  3. Return skillet to the burner and melt butter over medium heat. Add flour to skillet and whisk until lightly browned. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and ½ and ½, stirring constantly, until incorporated. Add garlic powder and pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly until slightly thickened.

  4. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until well combined. If mixture becomes too thick, just add a little more more ½ and ½, as needed.

  5. Finally, stir in the pasta, broccoli and chicken. Gently toss to combine; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

  6. Serve immediately.

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Gluten-Free Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

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12 Must-Have Baking Tools And Essentials

Whether you’re new to baking or are an experienced baker, this list will make sure your kitchen is stocked with must-have baking tools and essentials to help you create delicious baked treats!

12 Must-Have Baking Tools And Essentials

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These 12 Must-Have Baking Tools And Essentials are among the most-coveted for any baker. Whether you’re stocking your kitchen for the first time, registering for new baking items, or are upgrading your baking tools, this list is for you.

KitchenAid 7-Speed Digital Hand Mixer with Accessories – Invest in a good hand mixer and it will last you for years. This one come with accessories, which is handy when you don’t want to use a large stand mixer to achieve the same effect.

Circulon Nonstick Bakeware 9-Inch Round Cake Pan – a true non-stick pan that just works. It’s also a breeze to clean. Essential when you want gorgeous cakes to just fall out of the pan for that “naked” frosted look and perfect for smooth application of frosting.

Le Creuset Heritage Caribbean Stoneware Loaf Pan – I love my stoneware loaf pan! It’s perfect for bread, cakes, meatloaf, even casseroles. It bakes evenly and it cleans like a dream!

Hudson Essentials Stainless Steel Measuring Cups Set – 6 Piece Stackable Set with Spout – I love that these have a spout! These are durable and will last a lifetime.


Silicone Baking Mat – Non Stick Cookie Sheets – These are lovely to bake with. Easy clean up and your cookies will thank you! PS: They’re not just for cookies! Think roasted potatoes, veggies, fries, etc.

KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt. Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield – a true investment tool that I can’t live without! I hemmed and hawed over the expense of this, but man, it’s a time saver in the kitchen. Blends, beats, and whips, hands-free, letting me do other prep work while it does its thing. Plus, it creams mashed potatoes like nobody’s business. Bonus: it comes in range of colors that’ll make you consider investing in more than one…colors so gorgeous that you’ll contemplate holding a bake sale to raise funds for your next acquisition. Oh, wait…


Bellemain Cooling Rack
– perfect for cookies, muffins, truffles, and doughnuts. Makes easy work of icing and drizzling your yummy creations. Dishwasher safe.


Cotton Women’s Apron Dress
– Let’s face it: it can get messy in the kitchen when we’re baking. I mean, that flour seems to have a mind of its own and it just gets everywhere, right?! And most of the time, it gets on me. I don’t feel so bad about it if I’m wearing a cute apron that I can throw in the wash to remove the evidence of my messiness. Plus, I feel all June Cleaver in it (minus the high heels. ::ahem:: ).


Bellemain Stainless Steel 3 Cup Flour Sifter
– and speaking of flour, feel free to sift away with this handy sifter. Makes your flour perform like it’s supposed to. Tip: use it for confectioner’s sugar, too, to get those pesky lumps out. A definite must-have!

Green Hours Premium Silicone Spatula Set – This eco-friendly spatula set is made of 100% BPA free food grade silicone and is heat resistant. Comes in 3 yummy colors. Non-stick. Perfect for scraping and mixing.

12 Cup, Non Stick, Premium Silicone Muffin Mold & Cupcake Pan – BPA-free, dishwasher and microwave-safe. Oh, and freezer-safe, too. How did we live without it?

Sally’s Baking Addiction: Irresistible Cupcakes, Cookies, and Desserts for Your Sweet Tooth Fix – I love this cookbook! Now that you have your kitchen all decked out with the baking essentials, you’re ready to make a yummy treat from Sally’s cookbook. Her easy to follow instructions will have you creating the perfect treat in no time!

RECIPES YOU MAY LIKE:
Italian Almond Pear Cake
Cherry Chocolate Chip Blondie Bars
Flourless Chocolate Brownies
Pumpkin Cheesecake With Gingersnap Crust

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