Description
A savory side dish that transforms Brussels sprouts into a crowd-pleasing favorite with crispy bacon and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved lengthwise)
- 4 ounces bacon bits (cooked until crisp and drained)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (crumbled)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts, then toss with olive oil, garlic powder, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange sprouts cut-side down on the pan and roast for 20 minutes.
- Scatter the cooked bacon bits over the sprouts and return to the oven for 5-7 minutes.
- Top with shredded cheese and bake for 2-3 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in an oven at 350°F to maintain crispiness. Do not freeze.