Are you looking for the perfect easy side dish to bring to Thanksgiving dinner? Look no more! These creamy cheesy brussels sprouts are sure to be a hit! Did I mention there’s bacon involved?
You will be amazed at how quickly this recipe comes together with a few simple ingredients. Made with delicious sharp parmesan cheese, heavy cream, bacon, brussels sprouts, and salt and pepper to taste.
I used to be intimidated by brussels sprouts. I never really knew how to cook them and frankly they never interested me much. I thought they looked and smelled weird. Who remembers your parents fighting with you to eat your greens? My husband Jeff and his family got me into this side dish in the first place. After trying this recipe I find myself craving Brussel sprouts now. Who would have thought?
Great side dish if you are pressed for time!
The nice thing about this creamy cheesy brussel sprout side dish is that you can literally whip it together in no time. It is not one of those side dishes where you have to prep the day before or spend ours in the kitchen. I love the idea of a “Friendsgiving” or “dish to pass” get-together. This recipe is perfect for events just like that.
Need more side dish ideas?
Check out my delicious herbed garlic mashed potatoes recipe and while you are there, be sure to look at more side dish recipes from my fellow blogging friends a the end of the post!
Creamy Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Printable Recipe
Creamy Cheesy Brussels Sprouts
Equipment
- Large stove top pot with lid
- Sharp kitchen knife
- measuring utensils (tsp, tbsp, 1/2 cup)
Ingredients
- 12 oz Brussels Sprouts rinsed
- 4 strips Bacon cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1-2 Tbsp Butter salted or unsalted
- 1 tsp Salt optional
- 1 Tbsp Black Pepper
- 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper optional
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cut all brussels sprouts in half
- Heat large pot over stove on med/high heat
- Add bacon and sauté until crispy
- Remove bacon and set aside on some paper towels
- Drain excess bacon grease and reserve about a tablespoon of grease in pot
- Add brussels sprouts into pot with butter and sauté until they are lightly charred
- Mix in heavy cream and cook for about 5 minutes
- Add bacon back into the pot with the brussels sprouts
- Add salt pepper and cayenne and sauté for about 2 minutes
- Turn stove top heat off and sprinkle in parmesan cheese
- Place lid on pot and allow cheese to melt
- Keep lid on pot until ready to dish out and serve.
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