Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Recipe
This Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon recipe is a decadent and savory side dish perfect for any occasion. Crispy bacon, tender Brussels sprouts, and a rich cream sauce come together to create a comforting and flavorful dish that will delight your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Bacon:
- 12 oz thick-cut bacon, cut into pieces
Brussels Sprouts:
- 2 lbs Brussels Sprouts, trimmed and halved
Seasoning:
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 2 tsp minced garlic
Cream Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream or half and half
- ⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cook Bacon: In a large cast iron skillet, cook bacon until browned and crisp. Remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
- Sear Brussels Sprouts: Add Brussels sprouts to the skillet with bacon grease, season with salt and pepper, and cook until lightly charred. Stir in minced garlic.
- Make Cream Sauce: Remove Brussels sprouts from the pan. Melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add heavy cream. Stir in parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Combine and Bake: Add Brussels sprouts and bacon back to the pan with the cream sauce. Top with mozzarella cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding in extra herbs or spices to suit your taste preferences.
- For a lighter version, you can use half and half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Creamy Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, Side Dish, Comfort Food
