Best 8 Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Cheesy bacon Brussels sprouts are a delicious and savory side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal. The combination of crispy bacon, melted cheese, and roasted Brussels sprouts creates a flavor profile that is both satisfying and addictive. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that will surely impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON



Cheesy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon image

Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts are pan seared in bacon fat and butter and then baked in a cheesy, creamy sauce. It's a low carb side dish that's sure to please.

Provided by skinnysouthern

Categories     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 slices bacon, (chopped)
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 pounds Brussels Sprouts, (halved)
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cook bacon in a large oven-proof skillet until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Add the butter to the bacon grease. Turn heat to medium-high.When butter is melted, add Brussels sprouts. Cook for 5 minutes. Stir well, add onion and cook another 3 minutes.
  • Add salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper and cream.
  • Sprinkle the white cheddar and mozzarella cheese over Brussels sprouts. Sprinkle bacon on top.
  • Place pan in oven for 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 502 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY BACON BRUSSELS SPROUTS



Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts image

Brussels sprouts bring flavor to cooked bacon in this cheesy side dish, ready in just an hour's time.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 lb Brussels sprouts (1 to 1 1/2 inch), cut in half (5 cups)*
6 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 large onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 3-quart saucepan, place Brussels sprouts; add enough water just to cover. Heat to boiling; boil 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and return to saucepan; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels and set aside. Drain all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat from skillet.
  • Add butter to bacon fat in skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add onion; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Add flour, thyme and pepper; cook and stir until well blended. Gradually stir in half-and-half and bouillon granules. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese.
  • Pour sauce over Brussels sprouts in saucepan; mix gently. Spoon into 2-quart casserole. Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes, sprinkling with crumbled bacon and Cheddar cheese for last 10 minutes of baking, until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEESY BACON BRUSSELS SPROUTS



Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts image

Our family really likes brussels sprouts, and adding cheese and bacon makes this an irresistable side vegetable.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 lbs Brussels sprouts, cut in half (about 5 cups)
6 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 large onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Remove any discolored outer leaves and trim stem portion of brussels sprouts. In a 3-quart saucepan, place brussels sprouts; add enough water just to cover. Heat to boiling; boil 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and return to saucepan; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occassionally, until crisp. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels; set aside. Drain all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat from skillet.
  • Add butter to bacon fat in skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add onion; cook 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Add flour, thyme and pepper; cook and stir until well-blended. Gradually stir in half-and-half and bouillon granules. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.
  • Pour sauce over brussels sprouts in saucepan; mix gently. Spoon into 2-quart casserole. Bake uncovered 25-30 minutes, sprinkling with crumbled bacon and Cheddar cheese for last 10 minutes of baking, until hot and bubbly. Serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.8, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 34.9, Sodium 377.1, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 8.2

CHEESY BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON



Cheesy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon image

Cheesy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon are roasted to perfection and dressed to impress in a delicious, garlicky parmesan cream sauce. An easy side dish for everyday meals or holiday dinners, full of indulgent flavors with all the nutritional benefits that come with fresh veggies!

Provided by Katerina | Diethood

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound brussels sprouts (washed, dried)
8 slices bacon, diced
1 cup half and half (you can also use heavy whipping cream)
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (, divided)
3 cloves garlic, (minced)
salt and fresh ground pepper (, to taste)
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg ((optional))
crushed red pepper, (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • In a large saucepan cook Brussels sprouts in salted boiling water for 5 minutes or until just tender; drain well.
  • In the meantime, cook bacon in a 10-inch cast iron skillet for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until desired crispness.
  • Add brussels sprouts to the skillet and continue to cook for 1 minute.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, dijon mustard, half of the parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg; mix until well combined.
  • Remove skillet from heat.
  • Pour cream sauce over the brussels sprouts.
  • Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese over brussels sprouts.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until bubbly and top is golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and let stand several minutes.
  • Garnish with crushed red pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 812 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

DELICIOUS CREAMY CHEESY BRUSSELS SPROUTS



Delicious Creamy Cheesy Brussels Sprouts image

This is the ONLY way I can get my husband and kids to eat Brussels sprouts, and everybody that tries this dish LOVES it! Mouth-watering creamy cheesy sauce slathered over Brussels sprouts so soft your teeth slide through them. You may need to double this recipe to have enough! I always make the sauce while sprouts are cooking, to save time and have it all ready at about the same time.

Provided by Katie Hanson

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Brussels Sprouts

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and scored
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
2 ½ cups processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), diced

Steps:

  • Bring a saucepan of water to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and cook the sprouts for 10 minutes. Drain, rinse in cold water, and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and stir in the flour, salt, and pepper. Cook the mixture until it turns a slight tan color, about 1 minute; whisk in the milk. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the processed cheese until the cheese has melted and the sauce is thick and smooth. Transfer the Brussels sprouts into the sauce, stirring to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 54.2 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 780.9 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON



Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon image

There are lots of ways to personalize this roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon recipe to your own tastes, but it all starts with perfectly roasted sprouts. Keep an eye on them so they get crisp but don't burn. -Karen Keefe, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds Brussels sprouts, halved
6 bacon strips, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts, bacon, olive oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking sheet. Roast, stirring halfway through cooking, until sprouts are tender and lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Drizzle with balsamic glaze; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 381mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CHEESY BACON BRUSSELS SPROUTS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-23024

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 pounds brussels sprouts (1 to 1 1/2 inch), cut in half (5 cups)*
6 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 large onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 3-quart saucepan, place Brussels sprouts; add enough water just to cover. Heat to boiling; boil 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and return to saucepan; set aside. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels and set aside. Drain all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat from skillet. Add butter to bacon fat in skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add onion; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Add flour, thyme and pepper; cook and stir until well blended. Gradually stir in half-and-half and bouillon granules. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese. Pour sauce over Brussels sprouts in saucepan; mix gently. Spoon into 2-quart casserole. Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes, sprinkling with crumbled bacon and Cheddar cheese for last 10 minutes of baking, until hot and bubbly. *Remove any discolored outer leaves and trim discolored portion of stem ends of Brussels sprouts. Cheesy Bacon Green Beans: omit Brussels sprouts. In step 1, place 1 bag (1 lb) frozen cut green beans and 2 tablespoons water in 2-quart microwavable casserole. Cover and microwave on High 5 minutes; drain and set aside. Continue as directed. Don't let anyone give you any attitude--this vegetable with the funny little name delivers big on flavor! Brussels sprouts look and taste like miniature green cabbage and they're cute and fun to boot.

CHEESY BACON BRUSSELS SPROUTS RECIPE



Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts Recipe image

We added some cheese and other delicious ingredients to these Brussels Sprouts and they are amazing!

Provided by Lauren

Categories     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds Brussels Sprouts
1 Tablespoon butter
2 Tablespoons flour
1 ½ cups milk
½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
10 strips bacon (cooked and crumbled)

Steps:

  • Cut off the stem of the brussels sprouts and remove any yellow leaves. Chop brussels sprouts in half length wise.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and boil brussels sprouts for about 5 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse brussels sprouts in cold water so the cooking stops. Set aside.
  • In a pan over medium heat melt butter. Add in flour and whisk to make roux. (If you are using uncooked bacon, you can substitute the butter for the leftover bacon grease in the pan).
  • Add milk and whisk until completely incorporated. Cook on medium heat, stirring, until mixture thickens.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cheeses, salt, and pepper until cheese is completely melted.
  • Add Brussels sprouts and crumbled bacon to cheese sauce and mix until combined.
  • Move Brussels sprouts to a small 8 x 8 inch pan and top with more Mozzarella cheese.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake for 25 minutes or until cheese begins to golden on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Choosing the Right Brussels Sprouts: Select firm, bright green Brussels sprouts with tightly closed leaves. Avoid any with yellow or brown spots.
  • Trimming and Preparing: Trim the stem end of each Brussels sprout and remove any outer leaves that are damaged or discolored. Cut larger Brussels sprouts in half or quarters for even cooking.
  • Crispy Bacon: Cook the bacon until it's crispy but not burnt. This will add a delicious smoky flavor to the dish.
  • Roasting Temperature: Roast the Brussels sprouts at a high temperature (400°F or 200°C) to caramelize them and bring out their natural sweetness.
  • Seasoning: Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings. Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper are all great additions.
  • Adding the Cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese towards the end of cooking to allow it to melt and coat the Brussels sprouts evenly.

Conclusion:

Cheesy bacon Brussels sprouts are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They're easy to make and packed with flavor, thanks to the combination of crispy bacon, roasted Brussels sprouts, and melted Parmesan cheese. Whether you're serving them for a holiday dinner or a weeknight meal, these Brussels sprouts are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a tasty and healthy side dish, give this recipe a try!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #preparation     #side-dishes     #vegetables     #4-hours-or-less

Related Topics