People shocked to realise the actual way to cook delicious brussels sprouts

Side dishes might not get too much attention but they are definitely the under-rated components which give any dish a sense of completion. Brussels sprouts are among one of the most frequently served sides, particularly for festive meals. However, it is still a hit-or-miss, with many people either loving them or hating them.

But one TikTok creator has posted a brussels sprouts recipe that promises to be the perfect way to eat this side dish and is proving to be a hit with people.

Brussels sprout au gratin

The video creator @TheModernProper shared the recipe for Brussels sprout au gratin for Thanksgiving. She says in her video,

Brussels sprouts au gratin, arguably the best Thanksgiving side dish and maybe the best side dish ever.

We’ll be eating this from now until the end of the year as a side dish for every single holiday meal and then come.

This is not the first TikTok recipe that's been making the rounds, this unusual recipe that mixes butter with vodka has also been taking people by surprise.

But back to the brussels sprouts.

Recipe for the delicious side-dish

Here’s the recipe shared in the video which by now has a million views and thousands of likes.

Ingredients required: Brussels sprouts, leeks, garlic, olive oil, heavy cream, gruyère cheese, parmesan, fresh thyme, nutmeg, and panko breadcrumbs.

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Set aside a 9x13 baking dish that’s been greased with cooking spray or butter.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add thinly sliced leeks. Let this cook over medium heat for 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
• Transfer the cooked leeks to another bowl and mix with thinly sliced brussels sprouts.
• In the same skillet, add the cream, gruyere, 1/4 cup parmesan, salt, pepper, thyme and nutmeg. Stir this continuously and bring it to a simmer. This is ready for the next step when the cheese is melted and the sauce thickens.
• Pour the mixture over the bowl of brussels sprouts and leeks. Mix well until everything is well-coated.
• Transfer the mixture to the baking tin and place it in the oven to cook.
• For added crunch, mix panko with parmesan and oil and scatter the crumb mixture over the baking dish.
• Return the brussels sprouts to the oven and cook until it's golden brown.

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Sources used:

The Modern Proper: Brussels Sprouts Gratin

TikTok: @TheModernProper