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brussel sprouts side dish

Creamy Cheesy Brussels Sprouts

Perfect for Thanksgiving or any weekday side dish!
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Ingredients Equipment Method

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

Equipment

  • Large stove top pot with lid
  • Sharp kitchen knife
  • measuring utensils (tsp, tbsp, 1/2 cup)

Method
 

  1. Cut all brussels sprouts in half
  2. Heat large pot over stove on med/high heat
  3. Add bacon and sauté until crispy
  4. Remove bacon and set aside on some paper towels
  5. Drain excess bacon grease and reserve about a tablespoon of grease in pot
  6. Add brussels sprouts into pot with butter and sauté until they are lightly charred
  7. Mix in heavy cream and cook for about 5 minutes
  8. Add bacon back into the pot with the brussels sprouts
  9. Add salt pepper and cayenne and sauté for about 2 minutes
  10. Turn stove top heat off and sprinkle in parmesan cheese
  11. Place lid on pot and allow cheese to melt
  12. Keep lid on pot until ready to dish out and serve.