Name: Brussels Sprouts in Alfredo Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Bacon 6 oz; Brussels sprouts 2 lbs; Garlic 1 clove; Whipping cream 1 ½ cups; Lemon juice 1 tbsp; Parmesan cheese ⅓ cup; Salt ¾ tsp; Black pepper ¼ tsp

Cuisine:

American Recipes

Ingredients

6 oz Bacon
chopped
2 lbs Brussels sprouts
trimmed and halved
1 clove Garlic
minced
1 ½ cups Whipping cream
1 tbsp Lemon juice
freshly squeezed
⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
shredded
¾ tsp Salt
or to taste
¼ tsp Black pepper

Brussels Sprouts in Alfredo Sauce

People often say they hate brussels sprouts but seriously, even the biggest haters can’t resist these Brussels Sprouts in Alfredo Sauce. Brussels sprouts are traditionally eaten at Thanksgiving and Christmas because they are seasonal and readily available but did you know that these little cabbage balls are really good for you? They are high in vitamin C and have other nutritional benefits too!

The secret ingredient when cooking Brussels sprouts is crispy, salty bacon! I start by frying bacon in a skillet. I then cook the sprouts in the leftover bacon fat before making the alfredo sauce from cream, garlic, lemon juice and parmesan cheese. How could you resist this decadent dish?

To make Brussels Sprouts in Alfredo Sauce, you will need the following ingredients:

So, how do you make Brussels Sprouts in Alfredo Sauce?

Steps to make Brussels Sprouts in Alfredo Sauce

1	Cook bacon	5
In a large frying pan or skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a plate and reserve 3 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan.
2	Sauté the sprouts	8
Add the brussels sprouts to the bacon fat. Season with ½ a teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Cover the pan and cook, stirring occasionally for 8-9 min until tender. Don’t overcook!
3	Add garlic	1
Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
4	Pour in the cream	2
Pour the heavy cream into the pan and bring to a simmer.
5	Add lemon juice and cheese	1
Mix in the lemon juice. Stir in the parmesan cheese and season to taste. Bring just to a simmer and then remove from the heat.
6	Serve
Serve garnished with the crispy bacon.

Brussels Sprouts in Alfredo Sauce makes a fantastic Christmas side dish! Try it this year and don’t forget to come back and leave a review with your thoughts.

Dasha Vakulova

Dasha is an enthusiastic and cheerful mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Dasha is going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.