December has flown by, hasn’t it? This month has been crazy busy for everyone I know. For me, my month has been filled with activities surrounding the release of my cookbook,
But I am looking forward to Christmas. These bacon parmesan brussels sprouts have been a holiday staple in my home for the past 3 years. Think about it. Bacon. Parmesan. Brussels Sprouts.
It’s a little decadent, yes. But isn’t December the time for celebrating and treating yourself (and the lucky ones who have Christmas dinner with you?)
Basically, you crisp up the bacon in a pan, then sauté the brussels sprouts and shallots and garlic in bacon drippings, which gives them a great smoky flavor. Then you layer the brussels sprouts with Parmesan and bake the casserole dish in the oven until the brussels sprouts and golden and the cheese is nice and melty.
It’s so easy that putting this on your holiday menu won’t add even an ounce of stress.
- 3 strips bacon
- 3 medium shallots, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1½ pounds brussels sprouts, halved
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ pound Parmesan cheese, grated
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the bacon until cooked through and crispy, about 6 to 7 minutes. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels. Once the bacon is cool enough to handle, chop into small bits.
- In the same pan (don’t drain the bacon fat), briefly sauté the brussel sprouts until lightly golden on the outside, about 2 minutes. (You may have to work in 2 batches.) Add the shallots and garlic and cook until aromatic, about 1 more minute. Season with the salt and pepper.
- In a 1½-quart casserole dish, line the bottom with brussel sprouts, shallots, and garlic. Sprinkle a layer of parmesan on top. Add another layer of the brussel sprout mixture. Sprinkle the bacon and rest of the parmesan on top.
- Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melty and maybe even slightly golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes, then serve.
More brussels sprouts dishes to try:
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Cranberries from Brooklyn Galley (sister site)
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Orange and Ginger Soy Sauce from Wishful Chef
- Indian Spiced Brussels Sprouts from Fuss Free Cooking
- Brussels Sprouts and Prosciutto Bites from Taste for Adventure
- Balsamic -Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Onion from Jelly Toast
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic and Sesame from The Bite House
- Brussels Sprouts Breakfast Hash from How Sweet It Is
All I can say is Wow! I agree, roasted brussels sprouts are so good, but these sound like the ultimate (and great for a splurge during the holidays!)
This looks like the perfect brussels sprouts recipe!
I agree too that brussel sprouts are good when they are roasted! I like this dish! It is not too sinful to eat.
I have got to try this. Sounds great.
I usually like the crunchyness of Brussels Sprouts,
I made these for Christmas dinner, inspired by a dish I had at a restaurant that just blew me away. I think you’ll like it because the sauce is kind of similar to the ginger/scallion sauce served in Cantonese roast meat shops. Basically you cut the sprouts in half, coat in oil, roast cut-side-down at very high heat until caramelized. Meanwhile, you’ve pureed ginger and garlic in a food processor, added olive oil, and then simmered the mixture on very low heat until it’s mellow and sweet. Add a bunch of lemon juice to taste and then toss the sprouts in it. Top with something porky (I used porchetta.) Ta-da!
Ok, I’m imaging an idealized topping of thinly sliced pork belly, half fat and meat, half crispy skin.
Was the restaurant in NYC?
Amazing brussel sprouts recipe. Though I have not tried something familiar to these kind of recipes at home. The description to prepare it seems to be pretty simple and interesting. Will try it for this weeks dinner.
Mouth watering and top of is that its seems to be healthier than the other mouth watering dishes than we eat , this is the best part of the recipes that we find here.
i eat brussel sprouts just about every week, so its nice to come across a great recipe to try!
I made your brussel sprouts and bacon recipe two nights in a row! I didn’t have any Parmesan so I used Mozarella instead. Oh it was heaven! Right words to describe the experience? Totally amazing!
Great recipe! I am not a fan of brussels sprouts, but my husband is. I made these for Thanksgiving, and everyone loved them. I even had a few. Very tasty way to prepare these veggies.
You can’t really go wrong with bacon, it really is the ultimate addition to any food.
This looks amazing! I can’t wait to try it for Christmas eve dinner!