Do brussels sprout joy in your world? Make this brussels sprouts au gratin next! Brussels sprouts are all about texture to us: the earthy sweetness of the vegetable should be tender inside, but the edges of all those layers should crisp up so they’re almost flaky. This parmesan brussels sprouts recipe does exactly that, then envelopes the whole thing in cheesy goodness.They’re super easy to make as a weekday side dish but pretty enough to serve for company. You’ll want to keep this in your back pocket for all the brussels sprouts dinners coming up. We’re looking at you: Thanksgiving/Friendsgiving/Christmas!
Parmesan cheese: Freshly grated parmesan cheese – grab a block and grate it at home for the freshest results! Other ingredients: Brussels sprouts, olive oil spray, black pepper, and salt.
What kind of parmesan cheese should you use?
The real kind! You know that stuff that comes in a shaker bottle that says parmesan on the label but doesn’t look or taste anything like parmesan cheese? Ya, don’t use that. Buy a brick of parmesan and use the small holes on your grater to grate it. We buy parmesan cheese at Costco. It’s inexpensive and lasts nearly forever in your fridge so you can always have some on hand for when you get your next parmesan brussels sprouts craving!
Capers: A sprinkle of capers over top adds a pop of briny flavor. Spicy sprouts: Sprinkle some chili flakes or cayenne pepper over the freshly grated parmesan to add a little kick! Garlic parmesan sprouts: Spoon some minced garlic over the cheese before placing the sprouts over top! You could use garlic powder in a pinch. Sweet glaze: Drizzle a squeeze of balsamic glaze over your sprouts before serving for a sweet and tangy touch, or honey to add some natural sweetness. Cheese and bacon sprouts: A sprinkle of crispy bacon crumble adds a salty, savory depth to this dish.
You could also take this recipe in a different direction and serve it as an appetizer. The little cheese covered baby cabbages make perfect bite-sized snacks. Here are our top picks:
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