Cheesy Brussel Sprouts Food

CHEESY BACON BRUSSELS SPROUTS

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.

CHEESY BRUSSELS SPROUTS BAKE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a baking dish large enough to hold the mixture (about an 8-cup).
• To make the topping: stir together the bread crumbs and melted butter, add in the cheese, mix well until combined; set aside.
• Wash and trim the sprouts and cut an "X" in the bottom.
• Cook the sprouts in boiling water for about 7-8 minutes, or until fairly tender.
• Drain and plunge into ice water or very cold water (squeeze out any excess water with hands).
• Place into prepared baking dish.
• In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add in the thyme, fresh garlic (if using) and chopped onion; saute for 3-5 minutes until soft.
• Add/whisk in flour, cook whisking for 5 minutes.
• Add in half and half cream, seasoning salt and pepper; bring to a very light boil, and whisk continuously for about 6-7 minutes until mixture is smooth and thick.
• Remove from the heat.
• Add in the gruyere cheese; stir until melted.
• Pour the creamed mixture over the sprouts in the dish.
• Sprinkle with the topping mixture.
• Bake for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
• Delicious!

DELICIOUS CREAMY CHEESY BRUSSELS SPROUTS

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.

SMASHED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F with a sheet pan on the bottom rack.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Brussels sprouts and boil until tender throughout, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain in a colander and cool under running water. Pat very dry with kitchen towels.
• Flatten each sprout with a meat mallet. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with 1/2 cup of the manchego, the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt. Spread on the preheated sheet pan and roast until crispy on the bottom, 13 to 15 minutes.
• Flip the sprouts and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup manchego. Roast until the tops are browned and crusty and the bottoms are deeply caramelized, 13 to 15 minutes more.

CHEESY BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine brussels sprouts and water. Cover and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once. Drain., Stir in soup and milk. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, walnuts, butter and pepper; sprinkle over brussels sprouts. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

GARLIC-ROASTED CHEESY BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet; sprinkle garlic and bacon evenly over the top. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake in the preheated oven until sprouts are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Place sprouts in a serving bowl. Toss together and drizzle with remaining oil. Season with salt and pepper and top with Asiago cheese.