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brussel sprouts side dish

Creamy Cheesy Brussels Sprouts

Perfect for Thanksgiving or any weekday side dish!
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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.