Description
Cozy, cheesy, and surprisingly kid-friendly, these Creamy Baked Brussels Sprouts are smothered in a rich cream sauce and baked until bubbly and golden. Perfect as a holiday side or a weeknight comfort dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Bacon bits
- Optional: Parmesan cheese
- Optional: Gruyère cheese
- Optional: Pinch of nutmeg or Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- Boil Brussels sprouts in salted water for 5 minutes. Drain well and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stir Brussels sprouts into the cheese mixture until evenly coated.
- Transfer to baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Optional: Sprinkle extra cheddar or Parmesan on top before baking.
- Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes for a crisp golden top.
Notes
Dry sprouts well to avoid a watery sauce. Use freshly shredded cheese for best melt. Add bacon just before serving for extra crunch. Can be assembled ahead and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 85mg