Best 3 Cauliflower And Brussels Sprout Gratin With Pine Nut Breadcrumb Topping Recipes

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Cauliflower and brussels sprout gratin is a delightful side dish that combines the earthy flavors of roasted vegetables with a creamy, cheesy sauce. Topped with a crunchy pine nut breadcrumb topping, this dish is sure to impress your dinner guests. This article will provide you with a simple and easy-to-follow recipe for cauliflower and brussels sprout gratin, along with tips on how to select the freshest vegetables and prepare them for cooking.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CAULIFLOWER AND BRUSSELS SPROUT GRATIN WITH PINE NUT-BREADCRUMB TOPPING



Cauliflower and Brussels Sprout Gratin with Pine Nut-Breadcrumb Topping image

Provided by Lora Zarubin

Categories     Cheese     Side     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin     Parmesan     Pine Nut     Cauliflower     Fall     Family Reunion     Brussels Sprout     Christmas Eve     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed, quartered lengthwise through core
1 1 1/2-to 1 3/4-pound head of cauliflower, trimmed, cut into small florets
2 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
11/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
3 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Combine cream, shallots, and sage in large saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until mixture is reduced to 21/2 cups, about 10 minutes. Season with salt. Remove from heat. Cool slightly.
  • 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.
  • 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 1/2 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.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Cover gratin with foil. Bake covered 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle breadcrumb topping over and bake uncovered 15 minutes longer.

CAULIFLOWER AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS GRATIN WITH PINE NUT-BREADCRUMB



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

Provided by Mrs. Grosh

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 1h25m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed, quartered lengthwise through core
1 1/2 lbs heads cauliflower, trimmed, cut into small florets
2 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup chopped shallot
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
3 cups grated parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Preheat oven to 375. Cover gartin with foil. Bake covered 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle breadcrumb topping over and bake uncovered 15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.7, Fat 40, SaturatedFat 21, Cholesterol 116.1, Sodium 562.1, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 4.1, Protein 18.4

BRUSSELS SPROUTS & CAULIFLOWER GRATIN



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I combined two of my favorite vegetables in this creamy gratin to create a family-friendly dish that fits right into your busy schedule. Topped with crunchy Panko bread crumbs and savory Italian cheeses, you'll have this comforting side on the table in under an hour. -Mrs. Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups fresh cauliflowerets
4 cups fresh brussels sprouts, quartered
4 bacon strips, chopped
1 large sweet onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
2/3 cup half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan and Romano cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place cauliflower and brussels sprouts in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving drippings. Saute onion and garlic in drippings until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add the milk, cream, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. , Stir in cauliflower mixture and bacon. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake 15 minutes., Combine bread crumbs and cheese blend. Uncover vegetables; sprinkle with bread crumb mixture. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 547mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest vegetables possible. Fresh cauliflower and Brussels sprouts will have a better flavor and texture than older vegetables.
  • Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender but still have a little bit of crunch.
  • Use a good quality cheese. The cheese is one of the main ingredients in this dish, so it's important to use a cheese that you enjoy the flavor of.
  • Make sure the sauce is thick enough. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the vegetables and hold them together.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. This recipe is a great base, but you can feel free to add other ingredients that you like, such as bacon, mushrooms, or onions.

Conclusion:

Cauliflower and Brussels sprout gratin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get your family to eat their vegetables. The combination of cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cheese, and sauce is sure to please everyone at the table.

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