Cheese and creamy Brussels sprouts with bacon
4 servings
25 minutes
Cheesy creamy Brussels sprouts with bacon is a true symphony of flavors, where tender sprouts soak up the aromas of crispy bacon, butter, and spicy garlic. This dish, inspired by European culinary traditions, embodies a harmonious blend of creamy tenderness and rich cheesy texture. Baking in the oven allows the ingredients to unite into a single composition, while mozzarella and cream cheese create a delicious gooey crust. An ideal choice for both a cozy dinner and a festive table. Served warm and complemented with fresh crispy baguette or a glass of white wine.
1
Cut the bacon into large pieces.
- Bacon: 200 g
2
Place it on a dry hot skillet.
- Bacon: 200 g
3
Stir after 3 minutes. Fry until golden brown for another 3-4 minutes.
- Bacon: 200 g
4
Peel the garlic.
- Garlic: 5 piece
5
Then cut into large pieces.
- Garlic: 5 piece
6
Temporarily set aside the cooked bacon.
- Bacon: 200 g
7
Cut the Brussels sprouts in half.
- Frozen Brussels sprouts: 400 g
8
Melt the butter over high heat.
- Butter: 200 g
9
Put the cabbage in the oil.
- Frozen Brussels sprouts: 400 g
10
Season with a mixture of peppers and salt.
- Five pepper blend: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
11
Stir the cabbage after 3-5 minutes.
12
After another 3-5 minutes, add garlic and stir again.
- Garlic: 5 piece
13
In 2 minutes, pour in the cream and reduce the heat.
- Cream 23%: 50 ml
14
Once the cream starts to simmer, add the fried bacon. Stir.
- Bacon: 200 g
15
Transfer the cabbage to a baking dish and season with a bit more chili pepper.
- Chili powder: to taste
16
Add grated mozzarella for pizza and cottage cheese.
- Pizza mozzarella (low-moisture): 75 g
- Cream cheese (curd cheese spread): 5 tablespoon
17
Mix thoroughly and send to a preheated oven at 200 degrees.
18
Bake for 10–12 minutes.
19
Transfer to a deep dish and serve.
