Cheesy Brussels Sprouts (gluten-free)
When it comes to making brussels sprouts taste better, cook them right and then, of course, add cheese like in these cheesy brussels sprouts.
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds Brussels sprouts Trimmed and cut into halves or quarters.
- 1 Small Shallot Thinly sliced.
- 4-5 Pieces Gluten-free Bacon Strips
- 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
- ½ Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 ½ Cups Parmesan Cheese Shredded.
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder You can also use 2-3 cloves of fresh minced garlic.
Instructions
Prep the brussels sprouts.
- Trim and cut your brussels sprouts into either halves or quarters and set them aside in a large bowl.2 Pounds Brussels sprouts
- Thinly slice your shallot and place it in the bowl with the brussels sprouts.1 Small Shallot
Cook the bacon.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until it is nice and crisp.4-5 Pieces Gluten-free Bacon Strips
- Remove the cooked bacon from the skillet, crumble it up and set it aside.
Cook the brussels sprouts.
- Remove the excess bacon grease from the skillet, leaving about a tablespoon worth.
- Add the olive oil to the skillet with the bacon grease.2 Tablespoons Olive oil
- Then add the brussels sprouts and shallot to the skillet.
- Then the brussels sprouts and shallot cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes, or until they are slightly charred. Flip them over and then let them cook for another 5-7 minutes.
Make them cheesy.
- Once the brussels sprouts have some color on them, stir in the spices and let them cook another 2-3 minutes.1 Teaspoon Salt, ½ Teaspoon Pepper, 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream along with the parmesan cheese.½ Cup Heavy Whipping Cream, 1 ½ Cups Parmesan Cheese
- Stir the cream and chees into the brussels sprouts until they become coated. and the sauce thickens.
- Toss the reserved crispy bacon back in with the cheesy brussels sprouts.
- Serve warm, and enjoy.
Notes
Tips and tricks.
- Trim and cut your brussels sprouts into equal-ish-sized pieces. - Cutting the Brussels into halves or quarters helps to cook them more evenly and lets them get extra crispy.
- Give the Brussels room while cooking. - Giving the brussels some room to cook helps prevent them from steaming and getting soggy and allows them to get crisp.
- Leave a little bit of the bacon grease in the skillet. - Trust me, you want that extra flavor from the bacon cooked into the brussels sprouts for these cheesy brussels sprouts. I tend to leave about a tablespoon worth and remove anything over that.
- Season the Brussels after they have sauteed. - I find that because we are looking for a little bit of char on the brussels sprouts as they cook, spices can burn if they are added too quickly. I always add the spices in the last 2-3 minutes of cooking before adding the cream and cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcal
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