Description
Whip up creamy garlic parmesan brussels sprouts with bacon for a side dish that’ll make your dinner guests swoon with delight. Crispy bacon and rich parmesan cheese create an irresistible combination that turns humble brussels sprouts into a crowd-pleasing sensation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound brussels sprouts
- 4 slices bacon
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Slice 1 pound brussels sprouts in half lengthwise, creating uniform pieces for consistent cooking.
- Cut 4 bacon slices into small bits that will crisp beautifully when sautéed.
- Sizzle bacon pieces in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, preserving the flavorful rendered fat in the pan.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the bacon fat and arrange brussels sprouts cut-side down in the skillet.
- Caramelize brussels sprouts at 400°F for 6-7 minutes without disturbing them, developing deep golden edges.
- Finely chop 3 garlic cloves and scatter over the sprouts, sautéing for 2 minutes to release their aromatic qualities.
- Pour ½ cup heavy cream into the skillet, stirring to coat the brussels sprouts at 375°F for 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese over the creamy mixture.
- Season with ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, ensuring balanced flavor.
- Return crispy bacon bits to the skillet, gently tossing to integrate all elements.
- Transfer to a serving dish, making sure each portion captures the perfect blend of crispy, creamy textures.
Notes
- Cut brussels sprouts uniformly to ensure they cook evenly and develop a consistent caramelized texture.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for superior browning and crispy edges that add incredible depth to the dish.
- For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with half-and-half and use turkey bacon to reduce overall fat content.
- Allow brussels sprouts to sit undisturbed in the pan to develop a golden-brown crust that adds amazing flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-18 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 352 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg