Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan Cheese is a wonderfully creamy, cheesy, and savory makeover for ordinary Brussels Sprouts; made with a deliciously flavorful and creamy Parmesan sauce that makes them an utterly irresistible side dish to serve all year long
I admit it, my husband, and I am one of the few that enjoy Brussels Sprouts with vigor; with one exception, please do not attempt to serve me frozen Brussells Sprouts of any kind. I want them fresh as can be. The taste of fresh compared to frozen is immensely different for me and my better half.
Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan Cheese Sauce is one of the easiest side dishes to make too! It’s as simple as cleaning up fresh Brussels Sprouts, halving them, adding a bit of olive oil, placing them in the metal pan, seasoning them, and pan-roasting them on the stovetop until they are lightly caramelized on the outer edges, then adding the Parmesan Cheese Sauce and cook the Brussels Sprouts a few more moments. How simple is that?
These Brussels Sprouts are so flavorful tasting. Even if you aren’t fond of plain Brussels Sprouts, you might find yourself loving this recipe. Trust me; I have turned a few Brussels Sprout enemies into fans with this recipe. That’s an excellent feeling, too, just knowing they didn’t like them at all until they tasted my recipe for Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan Cheese Sauce. That’s a total win in my book.
Let us talk a little about shopping and cleaning these wonderful fresh Brussels Sprouts. This will be important to prepare this dish, as I do not recommend using frozen Brussels Sprouts for this recipe due to them not tasting anywhere close, in my opinion, after being processed. If you use them, I want you to clearly understand there is a massive difference in taste and quality. They also do not pan roast or oven roast very well at all.
Purchasing Brussels Sprouts
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Look for the Brussels sprouts that have tighter heads; avoid any that have several loose leaves.
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Fresh Brussels Sprouts should be very firm without any soft spots or dark marks.
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Avoid purchasing any Brussels Sprouts with spots, blemishes, gashes, or damaged leaves.
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Smaller Brussels Sprouts are sweeter, and the larger ones tend to taste more in line with green cabbage.
Cleaning the Brussels sprouts for Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan Cheese Sauce
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To clean Brussels sprouts, rinse them off in cold tap water to remove any dirt or undesired impurities on the produce.
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Using a paring knife, cut off the tip of the Brussels Sprout stem and discard.
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Remove any of the outer leaves that have blemishes, brown spots, or gashes; don’t be concerned if a few more leaves fall off during the process.
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Place the Brussels Sprouts on a clean cutting board and slice the Brussel sprout in half from the top to the bottom of the Brussels Sprout.
Did you know that one cup of plain steamed Brussels Sprouts only contains approximately 38 calories? Did you also know that Brussels Sprouts are high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants? Or that they may also have some impressive health benefits, including the potential to reduce the risk of cancer, decrease inflammation, and even improve one’s blood sugar? You have to love hearing that!Shopping List Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan Cheese
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Fresh Brussels Sprouts
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Organic Olive Oil
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Fresh Garlic
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Kosher Salt
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Black Pepper
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Bertolli Organic Sauce, Creamy Alfredo – 15 ounce
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Parmesan Cheese
Hint: Feel free to make your own Homemade Alfredo Cheese sauce if desired. I usually do it during the holidays, but I wanted a recipe so that moms and dads could get out of the kitchen a little faster to spend time with their children.
Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan Cheese
Ingredients
- 2-3 tablespoons Olive Oil Organic
- 1½ pounds Fresh Brussels Sprouts Trimmed, cleaned, halved
- 4 cloves Fresh Garlic Sliced
- Kosher salt To own taste
- Freshly ground pepper To own taste
- 1-15- ounce Jar of Bertolli Organic Sauce, Creamy Alfredo or your own homemade Alfredo sauce
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Brussels Sprouts by cleaning in cold tap water, then removing excess leaves, and trimming the stems.
- Place the Brussels Sprouts on a clean cutting board and slice the Brussel sprout in half from the top to the bottom of the Brussels Sprout.
- Meanwhile, place a large metal skillet on a burner and adjust the heat setting to medium heat. once heated add the olive oil, let it become warm but do not let it become not to a smoking point before adding the Brussels Sprouts. Do not overcrowd the metal skillet. Season the Brussels Sprouts with kosher salt, and black pepper to own taste. Stir occasionally, cook for 10-12 minutes or just until slightly caramelized looking. Add the chopped garlic to metal skillet, cook for about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the Alfredo sauce and Parmesan cheese to the metal skillet containing the roasted Brussels Sprouts, toss them in the metal skillet to evenly coat and combine with the sauce with the Brussels Sprouts.
- Taste and reseason with Kosher salt and ground pepper if desired,
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This looks and sounds so delicious!I see Brussels sprouts everywhere and I am so tempted to try this. 🙂 yum
Thank you, Ms. Sonia, when you do please stop back and let me know how it went. I love having intelligent feedback. Thank you again!!!
How do you make any vegetable taste delicious? Cover it in cheese sauce! These did not disappoint.
Katie, you are so correct with that question/statement. Thanks for the giggle.
Okay, yes, please!!! These cheesy veggies look delicious!! Saving to make again!
Ha Ha—yes cheese has been a savior to many veggies in our household Ashley. Thank you for stopping in and sharing your comments. I love hearing from you!
I thoroughly agree! We’re huge brussels sprouts fans, but do not come near us with frozen! No way. No how! This is soon to become our favorite way to eat them! My husband saw them an said, I’m headed out to get sprouts. What do want to eat with them! Thanks for the recipe!
I totally agree with you Beth, in a pinch the frozen can be used–but I would only say the organic and that’s pushing it for me as well. However. some really enjoy them. I just am a fresh veggie fan. Thank you for sharing and tell your hubby I said I hope he enjoyed them too.
These brussels sprouts were really amazing! Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Kristen, that’s so wonderful to hear. I’m glad you popped over to let me know. Have a wonderful day and thanks again.
I love that the sprouts are roasted first! It adds a great texture and flavor! I can’t wait to make it again! My husband and I are addicted to brussels sprouts!
Thank you, Beth, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan Cheese Sauce are so wonderful! I hope you get a chance to make them
New favorite comfort food right here! Love Brussels sprouts and cheese together and this is creamy and dreamy. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Thank you, Traci, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan Cheese Sauce are the perfect comfort food and they are delish any season!
These Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan Cheese Sauce look so creamy and delicious!
Thank you, Ksenia, they are really creamy and comforting. Super simple to make to.
I’m always looking for new ways to cook Brussels sprouts and this roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan Cheese Sauce looks like an absolute winner! Can’t wait to try the recipe!
Thanks, Chris, if you cannot get the Alfredo Cheese sauce over in the UK I have a few recipes for it. Thank you for stopping by to share.
Roasting sprouts is the best way to eat them. I love this cheesy version.
Good morning, thank you, Danni, I hope you enjoy them!