With every great holiday main dish, an equally delicious vegetable dish is needed. At least in our home. But it also must require a minimal amount of work. This Brussels sprouts side dish is the perfect choice.
These are not just sprouts cooked with a sprinkling of cheese on them. They are way better. The Parmesan cheese is made into a paste with melted butter, garlic & onion powders, lemon zest, salt & pepper. Said paste is spread on a baking sheet and the halved sprouts are pressed into the paste then baked. The result is perfectly cooked Brussels sprouts with a savory, crispy layer of seasoned Parmesan cheese on them. Delectable and a wonderful vegetable side dish for the holidays!
Parmesan-Crusted Brussels Sprouts
Parmesan-Crusted Roasted Brussels Sprouts (adapted from allrecipes.com) Total Time Required: 46 minutes, Prep Time: 25 minutes, Bake Time: 16 minutes, Stand Time: 5 minutes, Makes: 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds Brussels sprouts
- 1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 425º F. Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts.
Trim & halve the sprouts.
Stir together the Parmesan cheese, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Combine the cheese, melted butter seasonings and lemon zest.
Spread the cheese mixture in an even layer in the center of a large nonstick rimmed baking sheet. Press the Brussels sprouts, cut sides down, into the cheese mixture in a single even layer about 1/2-inch apart.
Spread the paste on the baking sheet and press the sprouts into it.
Bake the sprouts in the preheated oven until they are tender, and the cheese layer is golden brown and crisp, about 16 to 18 minutes. Let them stand for 5 minutes. Gently remove the crusted sprouts from the baking sheet and transfer them to a serving dish.
Gently remove the sprouts from the baking sheet without dislodging the crusty layer.
Serve immediately.
Delicious and perfect for a special occasion!
Wonderful food makes the holidays even better! ~Linda
Parmesan-Crusted Roasted Brussels Sprouts (adapted from allrecipes.com) Total Time Required: 46 minutes, Prep Time: 25 minutes, Bake Time: 16 minutes, Stand Time: 5 minutes, Makes: 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds Brussels sprouts
- 1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 425º F. Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts. Stir together the Parmesan cheese, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spread the cheese mixture in an even layer in the center of a large nonstick rimmed baking sheet. Press the Brussels sprouts, cut sides down, into the cheese mixture in a single even layer about 1/2-inch apart.
Bake the sprouts in the preheated oven until they are tender, and the cheese layer is golden brown and crisp, about 16 to 18 minutes. Let them stand for 5 minutes. Gently remove the crusted sprouts from the baking sheet and transfer them to a serving dish. Serve immediately.