Creamy Garlic Brussels Sprouts
These creamy garlic brussels sprouts are charred and crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. This is hands down one of my all-time favorite side dishes!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb brussels sprouts trim bottoms and slice in half
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves finely minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon red crushed pepper flakes optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the brussels sprouts under cold water to remove any dirt and discard any damaged leaves. Pat them dry with a paper towel, trim off the bottoms, and slice them in half.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the brussels sprouts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the garlic and red crushed pepper and cook for 20 seconds. Add more oil if needed.
- Add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Make sure to stir frequently.
- Season the cream sauce with salt and pepper and enjoy warm!
Notes
- I highly recommend using fresh garlic and freshly grated parmesan cheese. This recipe requires minimal ingredients so the cheese and garlic will definitely stand out and we want it to taste amazing!
- Don't use any flour or cornstarch to thicken the cream sauce, it will thicken on its own the longer you cook it.
- Season the sauce and brussels sprouts generously with Kosher salt and black pepper for best results.
- Feel free to include bacon, pancetta, or sausage!
Nutrition
Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1816IU | Vitamin C: 97mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 2mg