Cheesy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon is an easy side dish that will leave everyone wanting more! Crisp sautéed brussels sprouts and smokey bacon are oven-baked in a creamy garlic sauce topped with parmesan and mozzarella cheese. (keto-friendly and gluten-free)
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
This cheesy Brussels Sprouts recipe is a delicious quick and easy side dish for the holidays. It is creamy and indulgent and will turn anyone into a sprout lover. This brussel sprouts recipe is keto friendly and gluten-free. The Brussel Sprouts and bacon are sauteed with garlic to give the dish a delicious deep flavor which pairs perfectly with the creamy sauce and cheesy golden topping.
My Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup recipe is another cozy and creamy dish you should try this holiday season!
Are brussel sprouts good for you?
Brussels sprouts are high in fiber and antioxidants. They also contain many vitamins and minerals. This is why Brussel sprouts are good for you and are a great nutritious addition to your diet. The health benefits of Brussel sprouts include the potential to reduce the risk of cancer, decrease inflammation, and improve blood sugar control.
What You Will Need To Make Creamy Brussels Sprouts
This recipe uses 10 simple ingredients to make a flavorful, creamy, and satisfying dish. The ingredients for this creamy Brussel sprouts gratin recipe are:
- Bacon. Crisp bacon gets stirred through the creamy sauce to give delicious smokey bacon flavor.
- Butter. For cooking.
- Garlic. Lots of delicious garlic flavor. Fresh is best!
- Brussels sprouts. The star of the show! Brussels sprouts have many health benefits and so they add a lot of nutrients to this dish.
- Seasonings. Salt, pepper, onion powder, and dried parsley.
- Heavy cream. To make a rich, creamy sauce.
- Mozzarella. Adds yummy golden cheesiness to the dish.
- Parmesan. For some extra rich, chessy flavor. Parmesan and brussel sprouts are a delicious combination!
How To Make Cheesy Garlic Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
This creamy Brussels sprouts recipe is an easy one-pot dish that is simple to make is ready in just 40 minutes. To make these cheesy bacon Brussel sprouts:
- Prepare oven. Preheat oven to 375F/190C.
- Cook bacon. In a skillet over a high heat, add the chopped bacon and fry until golden and crispy.
- Remove bacon. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon from the skillet leaving behind the bacon grease. Place the bacon on a paper towel lined plate for later use.
- Sautee the Brussel sprouts and garlic. Lower heat to a medium-high heat and add the butter to the skillet. Allow the butter to melt and then add brussel sprouts and garlic. Sautee until golden and tender - about 3 minutes.
- Add the seasoning. Once the brussel sprouts are tender and golden, add the salt, pepper, onion powder, and dried parsely. Mix to combine.
- Add the cream and bacon. Lower the heat and add the heavy cream and prepared bacon. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Top with cheese. Sprinkle over the mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Bake. Place the skillet in the center of the oven and bake for 15 - 20 minutes.
- (optional) Broil. You can broil the dish for 5 minutes if you prefer a more golden cheese topping.
- Serve. This dish is best served warm. An optional garich is fresh chopped parsley.
How to trim Brussel Sprouts:
Fresh Brussel Sprouts have a hard little piece of stem at their base. To trim the brussel sprout, take a sharp kitchen knife and carefully cut off this bottom stem. Also, remove any loose outer leaves and then slice them in half. A few other outer leaves may fall off during the cooking process but that is completely fine.
MORE DELICIOUS DINNER RECIPES TO TRY:
- Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
- Vegan Beet Burger
- Avocado Pesto Pasta
- Creamy Garlic Tuscan Chicken
- Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Cheesy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Cheesy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon is an easy side dish that will leave everyone wanting more! Crisp sauteed brussels sprouts and smoky bacon are oven-baked in a creamy garlic sauce topped with parmesan and mozzarella cheese. (keto-friendly and gluten-free)
Ingredients
- 200g bacon rashers, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 700g brussels sprouts, halved and ends trimmed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Remove bacon. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon from the skillet leaving behind the bacon grease. Place the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate for later use.
- Sautee the Brussel sprouts and garlic. Lower heat to a medium-high heat and add the butter to the skillet. Allow the butter to melt and then add Brussels sprouts and garlic. Sautee until golden and tender - about 3 minutes.
- Add the seasoning. Once the Brussel sprouts are tender and golden, add the salt, pepper, onion powder, and dried parsley. Mix to combine.
- Add the cream and bacon. Lower the heat and add the heavy cream and prepared bacon. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Top with cheese. Sprinkle over the mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Bake. Place the skillet in the center of the oven and bake for 15 - 20 minutes.
- (optional) Broil. You can broil the dish for 5 minutes if you prefer a more golden cheese topping.
- Serve. This dish is best served warm. An optional garnish is fresh chopped parsley.
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