Brussels Sprout and Fennel – Blue Cheese Gratin

Brussels Sprout and Fennel - Blue Cheese Gratin
Serves 4
Delicious roasted vegetables nestled in a creamy, luscious blue cheese sauce.
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Ingredients
  1. 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  2. 1 lb. brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half
  3. 1 large fennel bulb, cored and cut into small wedges
  4. 4 slices applewood smoked bacon
  5. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  6. 1 tablespoon flour
  7. scant 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  8. 3/4 cup heavy cream
  9. 1/2 cup almond milk (can use regular milk)
  10. 1/2 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  11. 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
  12. kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
  13. 1/8 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°. Line two quarter sheet pans with foil. Place the strips of bacon on one of them and the brussels sprouts and fennel on the other. Drizzle the olive oil over the brussels sprouts and fennel and season lightly with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Place both sheet pans in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the bacon is crisp and the vegetables are slightly tender. Remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate to cool. Then cut or break the bacon into bite sized pieces.
  2. While the bacon and vegetables are roasting, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add the flour, whisk and cook over medium heat for one minute. While whisking continuously, slowly add the cream, almond milk and mustard until blended and slightly thickened. Lower the heat to medium- low and add the blue cheese; whisk until melted. Whisk in lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. (Be careful not to salt too heavily as the cheeses and bacon add additional salt to the dish)
  3. Lower the oven temperature to 375°. Using individual gratin or casserole dishes, place the vegetable mixture evenly distributed among the four baking dishes. Top with the blue cheese sauce and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes until sauce is bubbly and the tops are light golden brown. (If necessary, you can broil the tops to attain a nice golden color)
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