Cheesy Smashed Brussels Sprouts

Cheese makes everything better plus these brussels are smashed and roasted. Absolutely fantastic!

Let's talk about these brussels...I personally love brussels any which way I can get them. However, my family is a little skeptical when they are whole and I thought what better way to make them than covered in cheese?! That's the trick, right? Kids don't like a veggie, add cheese. I really love the element of blanching and then smashing and roasting the brussels. It just makes for such a good side dish. I think it works so well as a side for chicken or pork.

What you need:

• 2 lb. brussels sprouts
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp. freshly chopped thyme
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
• Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
  

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add brussels sprouts and cook until bright green and tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Using a slotted spoon, remove brussels to an ice bath to cool. Then drain.
3. On a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper, toss brussels with oil, garlic, and thyme.
4. Then take a mason jar or drinking glass and smash to flatten. Season each with salt and pepper.
5. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
6. Bake in a preheated 425 degree oven for about 20 to 25 minutes until cheese has melted and golden.
7. Garnish with parsley.
   

Recipe from Delish

The brussels in this Pork Tenderloins with Shredded Brussels Sprouts recipe is definitely my favorite way to eat brussels ever! These Sauteed Lemon Garlic Brussels Sprouts from Favorite Family Recipes look insanely delicious.

Cheesy Smashed Brussels Sprouts

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Author: Sarah Ellis/Fantastical Sharing of Recipes

Ingredients:

• 2 lb. brussels sprouts
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp. freshly chopped thyme
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
• Freshly chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add brussels sprouts and cook until bright green and tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Using a slotted spoon, remove brussels to an ice bath to cool. Then drain.
3. On a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper, toss brussels with oil, garlic, and thyme.
4. Then take a mason jar or drinking glass and smash to flatten. Season each with salt and pepper.
5. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
6. Bake in a preheated 425 degree oven for about 20 to 25 minutes until cheese has melted and golden.
7. Garnish with parsley.

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