Healthy Recipes Ingredient Vegetable Brussels Sprouts Cheesy Baked Brussels Sprouts 5.0 (2) 1 Review This creamy, cheesy baked Brussels sprout gratin will convince even the pickiest of eaters to gobble down their veggies. Gruyère cheese adds richness and flavor, while the panko adds a little crunch on top. By Julia Levy Julia Levy Julia Levy has been working in recipe publishing for almost a decade, but testing recipes for as long as she's been able to wield a spoon. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 19, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 8 Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Baked to a golden brown in just 20 to 25 minutes, this dish is perfect as a side for dinner.Brussels sprouts are a source of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.With whole milk and olive oil, this dish offers a balanced approach to creamy texture. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings See More 2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (quartered if large) 2 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 thyme sprigs, plus thyme leaves for garnish 2 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese, divided ½ cup panko breadcrumbs Directions Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Place Brussels sprouts and water in a microwaveable bowl. Cover and microwave on High until tender-crisp, 5 to 7 minutes, depending on the size of your sprouts. Drain well. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Meanwhile, combine garlic, thyme sprigs and 2 tablespoons oil in a medium saucepan; cook, undisturbed, over medium heat, until the mixture sizzles, 45 seconds to 1 minute. Add flour and stir to combine; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally. Simmer, whisking often, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; remove and discard thyme sprigs. Stir in salt, pepper and ½ cup cheese. Pour the sauce over the Brussels sprouts in the baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with remaining ½ cup cheese. Toss panko with the remaining 1 ½ teaspoons oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the mixture in the baking dish. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Garnish with thyme leaves, if desired, and serve immediately. Fred Hardy Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2021 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 211 Calories 11g Fat 19g Carbs 11g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size about 2/3 cup Calories 211 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 19g 7% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 6g Protein 11g 22% Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 5g 25% Cholesterol 22mg 7% Vitamin A 1098IU 22% Sodium 314mg 14% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.