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Ingredients
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1 ½ pounds medium Brussels sprouts, trimmed (about 5 cups)
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4 center-cut bacon slices, chopped
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
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½ teaspoon ground pepper
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¼ teaspoon salt
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⅓ cup sour cream
Directions
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Preheat oven to 450°F. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add Brussels sprouts and cook just until tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes. Drain the sprouts and transfer to the prepared ice bath. Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a clean kitchen towel. Pat dry completely and place in a large heatproof bowl; set aside.
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Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat has completely rendered and the bacon bits are very crispy, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Pour the bacon drippings over the sprouts and toss to fully coat. Working with a few sprouts at a time, place the sprouts on a sturdy cutting board and crush with a mason jar or heavy flat-bottomed cup until they're about 1/2 inch thick and have cracked. Transfer to a large baking sheet.
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Drizzle the crushed sprouts with oil. Bake until the bottoms begin to turn golden-brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven; flip the sprouts and sprinkle with Cheddar. Bake until the cheese has melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with pepper and salt. Using a spatula, transfer the sprouts to a serving platter, along with any crispy cheese on the pan; top with sour cream and the reserved bacon.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
196 | Calories |
13g | Fat |
11g | Carbs |
10g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Serving Size 1/2 cup | |
Calories 196 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 11g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 10g | 20% |
Total Fat 13g | 17% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 35% |
Cholesterol 34mg | 11% |
Vitamin A 1148IU | 23% |
Vitamin C 98mg | 109% |
Vitamin E 1mg | 9% |
Folate 69mcg | 17% |
Vitamin K 201mcg | 168% |
Sodium 334mg | 15% |
Calcium 201mg | 15% |
Iron 2mg | 11% |
Magnesium 26mg | 6% |
Potassium 444mg | 9% |
Zinc 1mg | 9% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.