Seeing is believing ... one look at this cheesy Low Carb Brussels Sprouts in Creamy Sauce with Bacon will inspire you to bake this casserole for your next low carb side dish or any side dish for that matter!
Ingredients:
1½ lbs fresh Brussels sprouts
7 slices of bacon
3 tsp crushed garlic
1½ cups heavy cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1¼ cups Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400ºF
Cut bacon slices into small pieces
Fry bacon until crisp and set aside saving bacon grease for Brussels sprouts
Trim loose leaves and stem from Brussels sprouts
Cut Brussels sprouts into halves or quarters depending on size
Steam Brussels sprouts for about 12 minutes until al dente
Fry the Brussels sprouts briefly in the bacon grease
Season the Brussels sprouts with crushed garlic, salt, and pepper
Add the heavy cream and bring to a boil
Lower the heat and simmer until sauce begins to thicken
Add the bacon pieces
Spray a small baking dish with nonstick spray
Pour Brussels sprouts into the baking dish
Top the Brussels sprouts with shredded cheddar cheese
Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top of the cheddar cheese
Bake until the cheese is melted - about 10 minutes
Serve hot
