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Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts Recipe

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Do you think you don’t like Brussels Sprouts? Think again! This Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts Recipe will change your mind!

Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts Recipe from dineanddish.net

Three out of four of my kids are really good eaters. Then there’s Ella. She is definitely my pickiest eater, by far, of the four. The strange thing is, what she chooses to be picky about is not typical. While many kids can’t stand eating chicken on the bone, Ella’s absolute favorite food are these chicken legs. She’ll eat asparagus, she’ll eat salad, and she’ll eat brussels sprouts, of all things. What picky kid eats brussels sprouts? It’s hard enough to get adults to eat brussels sprouts, let alone kids!

Ella is picky about things like the shape of the pasta I’m serving, or the cut of the meat we are having (she loves pork, but refuses to touch pork loin). I’d say she is definitely more strong willed and stubborn than picky when it really comes down to it.

Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts Side Dish from dineanddish.netI’m still amazed though that she’ll eat Brussels Sprouts. In fact, I’m kind of amazed that all of my kids will eat Brussels Sprouts. I think it has to do with the fact that when I make them, I cover them in enough good tasting stuff that it makes it impossible not to love. Seriously, there isn’t much out there that bacon and cheesy goodness can’t fix, right? Maybe if we just put bacon and cheese on everything it would all taste good and kids everywhere would stop being picky! Not so sure Michelle Obama would agree with that one 🙂

OK, shall we get to this recipe? This was a recipe my client Food.com asked me to photograph for them, and I have to say that I had to photograph these Brussels Sprouts in a smaller dish than I cooked them in because everyone kept eating them! I’m used to that with cookies and goodies like that, but to have my family picking out of my bowl of Brussels Sprouts? That’s pretty unheard of!

If you are looking for a side dish that is surprisingly delicious and yes… kid friendly… give these Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts a try. Turn your Brussels Sprouts haters into lovers with one taste!

Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts Recipe from dineanddish.net
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Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts Recipe

If you think you aren't a fan of Brussels Sprouts, think again... give this recipe for cheesy bacon brussels sprouts recipe a try and I bet you'll fall in love!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 -6 servings

Ingredients

  • 25-30 fresh Brussels Sprouts
  • 8 slices cooked bacon crumbled into bite size pieces
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 clove minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • Additional parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

  • Cut ends off Brussels Sprouts and remove yellow or spotted leaves.
  • Score an X on the bottom of each sprout (this helps them to be less bitter after cooking)
  • Place brussels sprouts in a large stock pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender (approximately 10-15 minutes)
  • Remove from heat and drain water.
  • Meanwhile in a small saucepan, heat bacon, sour cream, parmesan cheese, butter and garlic until hot.
  • Combine ingredients from the saucepan and the brussels sprouts in a serving dish. Sprinkle with freshly grated black pepper and top with remaining parmesan cheese.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Adapted from food.com.

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  4. Karen @ The Food Charlatan says

    I think this is definitely the best way to approach Brussels sprouts. Cheese and bacon. Also, I’m cracking up that your daughter likes pork chops but not pork loin. What?? Kids!! It’s like they are testing us or something.

  7. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

    I just started eating Brussels sprouts this past year. I guess it must have been a shift in my taste buds. I grew them in my garden for others, but personally I didn’t like them that well. A year ago I wouldn’t have read this blog. Aaah life changes. Tasty looking recipe.

  12. Jessica | Saucy Pear says

    Isn’t it crazy what kids will be particular about? A brussel spout eater who’s picky about pasta shapes seems like a not-too-bad deal though. Of course, if they’re covered in cheese, who wouldn’t eat them?! These sound delicious 🙂

  14. Terri H says

    I also have one that eats pork (chops and pulled) but not pork loin. He’s also a little picky about how I prepare the pork chops. 🙂 Kids! Thankfully, they often grow to like some of the very foods they refused to eat as a child. They come home from college asking for the very things they used to refuse!

  16. Michelle Rittler | Taste As You Go says

    You know, I always felt a special connection with Leah because we share the same birthday, but now I feel particularly close to Ella and her picky eater tendencies. Her food choices sound so similar to mine. I’ll eat pork loin but not pork chops… I’ll devour sour cream & onion dip but don’t you dare put sour cream on my tacos or nachos or baked potatoes… the list goes on and on. 😉

  17. Joanie @ ZagLeft says

    I love brussels sprouts and I’ll bet the addition of bacon and cheese is fantastic. I usually roast them, but I’ll have to give this recipe a try. I know my family would love all the cheesy goodness.

  18. Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says

    Way to go getting your kids to eat brussels sprouts! I’m 100% convinced that the reason kids hate brussels sprouts is because of the frozen kind people try to serve them. These, on the other hand, these look AMAZING. And then you went and put cheese and bacon on top? What’s not to love;)

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