One question – were you often forced to eat Brussels sprouts as a child? Opinions definitely clash when it comes to Brussels sprouts – you either like them or you hate them. The crunchy vegetables are a real vitamin bomb and, with their slightly nutty taste, go perfectly with numerous hearty dishes. As a side dish, soup, salad or casserole - the little heads of cabbage are real all-rounders in the kitchen and can be prepared in a variety of ways. Brussels sprouts are usually best cooked after the first winter frost, because then they taste a little milder. And since the time has already come, we would like to give winter vegetables another chance! Are you there too? Then you should definitely read on, because in today's article we will show you how to prepare Brussels sprouts with Parmesan in the oven. Enjoy it!
Preparing Brussels sprouts: How to do it right
Did you know that just 150 grams of Brussels sprouts are enough to cover our daily vitamin C requirement? Reason enough to include winter vegetables in our diet, right? Brussels sprouts are particularly enjoyed heartily with bacon or with a light herb sauce, but Brussels sprouts with parmesan from the oven are also a great idea for a delicious andat the same time a healthy Christmas starter. However, in order for you to succeed in the recipe, we will first briefly explain to you how to prepare Brussels sprouts.
Clean and cook Brussels sprouts:
- First, the outer leaves are removed and the stems are cut back. And here's a little tip - to shorten the cooking time, cut the stalks crosswise.
- Wash the Brussels sprouts and cover them with water in a pot.
- Add a little salt, bring to the boil and cover and cook over medium heat for 13-15 minutes.
- Drain the water and drain the Brussels sprouts well.
Cooking times for Brussels sprouts:
- Steaming: 5-10 minutes
- Cooking: 13-15 minutes
- Fry in a pan: Halved Brussels sprouts are covered and fried for 7-10 minutes.
Nice and crispy, cheesy and surprisingDelicious – this recipefor Brussels sprouts with parmesan from the oven is a real winner! We tried it at the weekend and served it as a side dish with a juicy steak and it tasted delicious! And the best part? One serving has just 230 calories!
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 460 grams of Brussels sprouts
- 30 ml olive oil
- 30 grams of breadcrumbs
- 50 grams of Parmesan, grated
- 1 teaspoon each paprika powder and oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
- Wash Brussels sprouts, remove stems and halve.
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
- Place the Brussels sprouts and remaining ingredients in a large bowl and mix well with your hands.
- Spread on the baking tray and bake for 20 minutes.
- Turn once and bake for another 20 minutes until golden brown.
- And voilà – it’s so easy to prepare Brussels sprouts with Parmesan in the oven!
Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts Wrapped in Bacon
And here's a great Brussels sprouts recipe for those who prefer something a little heartier! Whether as a main meal or as a side dish with meat - these parmesan Brussels sprouts wrapped in bacon always taste wonderful.
Ingredients:
- 460 grams of Brussels sprouts
- 60 grams of Parmesan, grated
- 450 grams of bacon, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 teaspoon each of paprika powder and fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper
Ranch-Sauce:
- 100 grams of sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 80 ml buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon each dried chives, parsley, dill, garlic and onion powder
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 220 degrees and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
- Wash Brussels sprouts, remove stems and halve if desired.
- Mix the Brussels sprouts well in a bowl with the spices and olive oil.
- Wrap the Brussels sprouts tightly in bacon slices and spread them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, turn and bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Meanwhile, whisk together all ranch sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
- Serve Brussels sprouts with the sauce and enjoy warm!
Brussels sprout casserole with parmesan and bacon
And here's a recipe for itBrussels sprouts with parmesanout of the oven in a different way! Beautifully creamy, full of flavor and irresistibly delicious - this Brussels sprout casserole with parmesan and bacon is guaranteed to become your new favorite way to eat the crunchy vegetables!
Ingredients for 6-8 servings:
- 1 kg Brussels sprouts
- 300 grams of bacon, cut into thin strips
- 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 20 Gramm Butter
- 400 ml Sahne
- 15 grams of cornstarch
- 80 grams of Parmesan, grated
- 80 grams of mozzarella, grated
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 190 degrees and grease a baking dish with a little olive oil.
- Wash Brussels sprouts, remove stems and halve.
- Fry the bacon in a pan over medium heat until crispy and drain on kitchen paper.
- Melt butter in the same pan, add Brussels sprouts and season with salt and pepper.
- Fry Brussels sprouts, stirring occasionally, for 6-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour the cream into the pan, reduce the heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Add cornstarch and stir well.
- Add the bacon slices and mix.
- Pour everything into the baking dish and sprinkle with Parmesan and mozzarella.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes until golden brown.
- And your Brussels sprout casserole with parmesan and bacon is ready!
Crispy Brussels sprouts from the AirFryer
The AirFryer is now considered the new and more modern alternative to the oven, right? If you also use your kitchen appliance around the clock, then you should definitely try this recipe for crispyBrussels sproutsTry it with Parmesan from the AirFryer.
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 450 grams of Brussels sprouts
- 30 grams of breadcrumbs
- 80 grams of Parmesan, grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 teaspoon each of paprika and garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Wash Brussels sprouts and remove stems.
- Mix with spices and olive oil, place in the basket of the hot air fryer and bake for 6 minutes at 200 degrees.
- Stir once, sprinkle with parmesan and breadcrumbs and bake for another 5 minutes.
- Enjoy!
