1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish (8×8 or similar size) with butter or cooking spray.
2. Cook the Bacon:
In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Once done, remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel to drain. Leave some bacon grease in the pan for the next step.
3. Sauté the Brussels Sprouts:
In the same skillet with the bacon grease, add the halved Brussels sprouts. Sauté for about 5 minutes, just until they begin to soften and take on a little color. Remove from heat.
4. Make the Creamy Cheese Sauce:
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the heavy cream and almond milk to the pan, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, but do not let it boil.
Once the cream mixture is warmed, stir in the cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Season the sauce with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
5. Assemble the Gratin:
In the greased baking dish, layer the sautéed Brussels sprouts and sprinkle the cooked bacon over them.
Pour the creamy cheese sauce evenly over the Brussels sprouts and bacon. Make sure everything is well coated.
6. Bake the Gratin:
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly, and the Brussels sprouts are tender. If you want a crispier top, you can broil it for an additional 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
7. Serve:
Once baked, remove the gratin from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes to set.
Garnish with chopped green onions or fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Tips:
Make-Ahead: You can prep this dish ahead of time by assembling it, covering it with foil, and refrigerating it for up to 24 hours before baking.
Texture Variations: If you prefer your Brussels sprouts to have more bite, reduce the sauté time or bake them for a shorter time.
Crispier Bacon: For extra crispy bacon, bake the bacon slices in the oven at 375°F for about 15-20 minutes, then crumble it to add to the dish.
Nutritional Information (per serving, serves 6):
Calories: ~300
Carbs: ~6g
Fiber: ~3g
Net Carbs: ~3g
Fat: ~25g
Protein: ~15g
This Keto Bacon Brussels Sprouts Gratin is rich, creamy, and full of flavor. It’s perfect as a keto-friendly side dish for holidays, family dinners, or even as a comforting meal on its own. Enjoy!Keto meal prep
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