Keto Brussels Sprouts Gratin
Indulge in the irresistible with our Keto Brussels Sprouts Gratin—a cheesy symphony of perfectly roasted sprouts and creamy goodness. This low-carb delight, crowned with golden breadcrumbs, is the perfect low carb side for festive holiday feasts or cozy weeknight family dinners.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts trimmed of outer leaves and sliced in half
- pink salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray
- 1 tbsp butter
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leave chopped (or 1 tbsp dried, crushed)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 5 ounces Gruyère cheese about 1 1/3 cups, shredded and divided (can sub Swiss or white cheddar)
- 1/2 cup keto breadcrumbs (can substitute ground pork rinds) *See Notes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Butter a cast iron skillet or a small casserole dish.
- Add the Brussels sprouts and season with salt and pepper. Spray olive oil over the Brussels sprouts and place in the lower third of the oven.
- Bake for 15 minutes, toss and bake an additional 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add butter and let it melt, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream and cream cheese and whisk until the cream cheese is incorporated into the heavy cream.
- Cook over medium-low heat for about 4 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
- Add the thyme, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of shredded cheese and stir until the cheese is melted and incorporated into the sauce.
- Pour over the Brussels sprouts, and top with the remaining shredded cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 15 minutes until the top is lightly browned and bubbly.
Notes
To make keto breadcrumbs cut the crust off of 2 to 3 slices of keto bread and toast until medium-dark. You want it dry but not burnt.
When the toast cools tear it into pieces and pulse in a food processor until you have panko-like breadcrumbs.
When the toast cools tear it into pieces and pulse in a food processor until you have panko-like breadcrumbs.
Disclaimer
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Nutrition
Calories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 18gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 445mgPotassium: 389mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1681IUVitamin C: 66mgCalcium: 481mgIron: 1mg
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