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Brussel Sprouts With Bacon Recipe

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Brussels Sprouts with Bacon are about to be your new favorite way to fall in love with sprouts. Pan-seared until golden, then baked in a silky garlic cream sauce with crispy bacon and finished under a blanket of bubbling mozzarella and parmesan. Pure comfort, every single bite.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Brussel Sprouts, Creamy garlic parmesan brussel sprouts with bacon
Servings: 8 people (as a side)
Author: Karina

Ingredients

  • 10 oz bacon cut into strips
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 lbs brussel sprouts washed, trim bottoms and cut sprouts in half
  • 1 pinch salt to season
  • 1 pinch pepper to season
  • 5 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups light cream or heavy cream, thickened cream
  • 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch slurry mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/3 cup mozzarella fresh shredded or grated
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese fresh shredded or grated
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F | 190°C.
  • Fry bacon in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate.
  • Drain most of the bacon fat, leaving 1–2 tablespoons. Melt butter in the same pan, add Brussels sprouts, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 6 minutes until edges are golden and slightly charred.
  • Add garlic, cook 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in cream, reduce heat to low, and simmer 3–4 minutes until sprouts are tender.
  • If the cream is too thin for your liking, add in the cornstarch slurry, stirring it through immediately, until combined.
  • Return bacon to the pan and mix well. Top with mozzarella and parmesan. Bake 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly. For a browned top, broil 2–3 minutes.
  • Finish with extra pepper if desired. Garnish with parsley, thyme, or rosemary.

Notes

Little Recipe Tips:
A few extra tips I’ve picked up since first sharing this recipe back in 2017…
  • Scrape up all those golden browned bits from the pan—they’re pure flavor.
  • Want it creamier? Add a splash more cream or cheese.
  • Love a little kick? Sprinkle in some chili flakes or finish with lemon.

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 380mg | Potassium: 562mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1460IU | Vitamin C: 97.3mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 1.8mg