Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Margot’s Morsels Killer Garlic, crushed to crumbs
• 1 tbsp. minced flat parsley
• 2 tsp. lemon zest, 1 lemon
• 1-1/2 grated gruyere cheese, divided
• 1-1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, rinsed, peeled and quartered
• 6 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 2 tsp. flour
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 oz. grated parmesan, plus more for finishing