Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon (2024)

These Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon are a quick and easy side dish that’s filled with cheesy goodness and loads of crispy bacon!

We love serving this warms and cozy side dish alongside my Garlic Herb Prime Rib, Roasted Beef Tenderloin, or with my Juicy Baked Chicken Breast.

Over the holidays we’re making this cozy dish on repeat. It’s definitely a full flavored side dish, filled with heavy cream, cheese, butter and bacon… but it’s sooooo good, it’s hard to resist.

Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

This recipe is actually quite simple to make, and easy to adapt with different ingredients. It’s also very Keto-diet friendly!

Ingredients Needed For Creamy Brussels Sprouts

Here is a basic list of the ingredients you’ll need to make this recipe. As always, you can find the handy printable list in the recipe box below!

• Bacon – I prefer a thick cut bacon
• Brussels Sprouts – look for similar sizes to make for even cooking throughout
• Garlic
• Butter
• Flour
• Heavy Cream – you can also use half and half for a less creamy version
• Parmesan Cheese
• Mozzarella Cheese

How To Make Creamy Brussels Sprouts

The most time-intensive part of this recipe is going to be trimming and slicing the Brussels sprouts.

PRO TIP: When I’m preparing this side dish for a dinner, I’ll cut the Brussels sprouts ahead of time and cover them in the fridge until I’m ready to use them.

• Start by cooking the bacon in a large cast iron pan until it’s nice and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the the bacon and most of the bacon grease.
• Toss the Brussels sprouts in the bacon grease and season with salt and pepper. Cook until they’re slightly charred, about 6 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant.
• Next, remove the Brussels sprouts to make the creamy alfredo-like sauce. Melt the butter in the pan and whisk in the flour.
• Gradually whisk in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese until it’s nice and creamy.
• Finally, add the Brussels sprouts and bacon back to the creamy sauce and then fold in the mozzarella cheese. Bake until nice and bubbly throughout.

Tips For Making Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Your family is going to LOVE this creamy and cheesy dish. Here are a few of my best tips and tricks to make it a success every time.

• Instead of baking in an oven safe skillet, you can transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
• If gluten-free, try using a gluten free flour in place of all purpose flour.
• Reduce the calories of the dish by swapping out the heavy cream for half and half. (it won’t be as creamy, but still really good!)
• Try to find Brussels sprouts that are similar in size so the dish cooks evenly.
• I’ve had great success with reheating the dish covered with foil in the oven at 350 degrees F.

Best Brussels Sprouts Recipes-

Craving more Brussels Sprouts? I’ve got you covered with these outrageously delicious ways to prepare that tiny green vegetable!

• Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
• Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
• Curry Roasted Chicken and Brussels Sprouts
• Brussels Sprouts Stuffing

I can’t wait for you to give this easy recipe a try!

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