Cheesy Creamy Brussel Sprouts With Bacon Recipe
Cheesy Creamy Brussel Sprouts With Bacon Recipe - tender Brussel sprouts in a creamy, cheesy sauce, topped with bacon and baked to perfection. A great, seasonal low-carb, Keto Thanksgiving side dish.
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 2 lb Brussels sprouts
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 slices of bacon
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped onion optional
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan of Gruyere cheese
- 1 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a skillet. Remove and chop. Reserve 1-2 tablespoons of the grease in the pan.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- Cut off the ends of the Brussel sprouts and cut in half. Add to the boiling water. Cook for 4 minutes. Drain.
- Add galic, onion and Brussel sprouts to the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste (1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper). Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream. Add cheese (gruyere or Parmesan) and bacon. Top with mozzarella.
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Bake Brussel sprouts for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese on top is bubbly. Serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1185IU | Vitamin C: 77.8mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 1.4mg