If there’s anyone that doesn’t care for brussels sprouts… these Baked Cheesy Brussels Sprouts just may change your mind!
Hey hey! Just 7 days until the Thanksgiving feast! Are you a lover of brussels sprouts? If so, you’re going to totally fall in looooooove with this recipe. Not only is it topped with that glorious cheese, there’s BACON involved. Heck yes. If you’re wanting to keep this recipe vegetarian, simply omit the bacon.
This recipe calls for cooking the brussels sprouts and shallots in a large oven-safe skillet, since you’ll transfer the skillet from the stove top to the oven. If you don’t have one, then cook in a large skillet on the stove top as directed, then transfer the mixture to a casserole dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray and add your additional ingredients.
If you enjoy brussels sprouts as much as I do, this MUST be on your holiday table. Enjoy!
Baked Cheesy Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup thinly sliced shallots
- 2 pounds brussels sprouts
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt more or less, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper more or less, to taste
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ⅔ cup shredded extra sharp white cheddar cheese
- ⅔ cup shredded gruyère cheese
- ⅔ cup fully cooked bacon pieces
Instructions
- Remove any outer yellow and/or discolored leaves from sprouts. Trim stems, rinse and slice in half vertically.
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Melt butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add brussels sprouts and shallots. Season with the salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine. Cook for approximately 10 to 12 minutes, or until tender, stirring frequently.
- Carefully remove skillet from heat (using an oven mitt) and evenly drizzle heavy cream over mixture. Top with shredded cheeses and bacon. Bake (uncovered) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition
If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.
Adapted from Delish
Should you cook the brussel sprouts prior? Or this recipe calls for raw brussel sprouts?
Hi Jacey, I used raw brussels sprouts in this recipe.
Love brussel sprouts and love the addition of cheese and bacon!
Thanks so much, Melissa. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🙂
Can this be prepared ahead of time and baked right before serving?
Hey Cindy, I’ve never made it ahead of time and baked it so I can’t say positively, but I wouldn’t have any problem doing it myself because I think it would be fine to do that. Hope you enjoy and have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🙂
We love Brussels but I’ve never tried baking them with cheese. They look SO good!
Thanks so much, Valerie. Hope you and your family have an awesome Thanksgiving! 🙂