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Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

A delightful and creamy side dish featuring crispy bacon and tender Brussels sprouts, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts Fresh or frozen; fresh yields the best texture and flavor.
  • 4 slices Bacon Chopped into bite-size pieces.
  • 1 cup Heavy cream For a dairy-free option, substitute with coconut cream.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated; can swap for Gruyère or mozzarella.
  • to taste Salt Be generous, as these veggies love seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, add chopped bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon and crumble it into bite-sized pieces, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
  3. Add halved Brussels sprouts to the same skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Slowly pour the heavy cream into the skillet, stirring gently as you bring it to a simmer. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the cream thickens slightly.
  2. Fold in the crumbled bacon and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese melts and combines with the cream.
  3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Transfer the creamy Brussels sprouts mixture into a baking dish and spread evenly.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, ideally garnished with a sprinkle of fresh cracked black pepper or additional Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For leftovers, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave, noting that microwaving may affect the creamy texture.