You'll love this low-carb, keto friendly side dish. The Brussels sprouts are baked in a creamy two cheese sauce and is topped with crispy crumbled bacon.
3 T. butter
1/4 c. sliced shallots from about 2 shallots
2 cloves garlic, minced
32 oz. bag of fresh Brussels sprouts, cored and halved
1/4 t. kosher salt
pinch black pepper
1/4 t. paprika
3/4 c. heavy cream (heavy whipping cream)
3/4 c. freshly shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1/2 c. freshly shredded Gruyere cheese
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (or 1/2 c. bacon bits)
minced fresh parsley, for garnish
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Heat butter in a large oven-safe pan or skillet over medium heat. Add Brussels sprouts, shallots and garlic; season with salt, pepper and paprika. Saute, stirring occasionally, for 5-8 minutes.
Remove pan from heat; pour in heavy cream; sprinkle cheddar and gruyere cheeses all over the sprouts; top with crumbled bacon.
Bake about 12 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Season to taste with pepper.
Serve garnished with parsley, if desired.
8 servings.
*For a more browned, cheesy top, broil on high for 1-2 minutes after baking.