Crispy Parmesan Smashed Brussels Sprouts
A bit hit with my picky family! These oven roasted brussels sprouts are a game changer. If you're looking for easy vegetable side dishes to make for dinner, you've got to try this fun and easy way of baking brussels sprouts.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups brussels sprouts (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- seasoning to taste (salt, pepper & garlic powder)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450° F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- If using fresh brussels sprouts, trim the bottoms, remove any bad leaves, and give them a good washing. Steam or boil them until fork tender. If using frozen brussels spouts, cook them according to the package instructions (sometimes you can do this in the microwave).
- Toss the cooked brussels sprouts with about 2 tbsp of olive oil and then season to your liking. I use salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
- Spread them out onto your prepared baking sheet and smash them with the bottom of a glass cup.
- Evenly spoon the grated parmesan cheese over top.
- Bake uncovered in the center rack of your preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are done to your liking.
Notes
- Although frozen brussels sprouts are much more convenient, I do find that fresh sprouts get a little crispier. I use whatever is in season or I happen to have on hand.
- If you like your veggies crispy like me, you can also try this fun method of cooking with other vegetables! It works well with baby potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, and baby carrots.
- The grated parmesan cheese adds to the crunch factor of these yummy sprouts. The more that falls onto the baking sheet, the crispier they get.
- Try experimenting with different seasonings. In addition to the usual salt, pepper and garlic powder, my family also really enjoys smoked paprika and Montreal Steak Seasoning on these brussels sprouts.
- I published these crispy smashed brussels sprouts originally on one of my other blogs. You can find addition photos and more there along with a lot of other fun & healthy recipes like this! :)