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Creamy Brussels Sprouts (keto)

Brussels sprouts with bacon swimming a creamy garlic parmesan sauce and topped with crispy bacon making this a delicious keto meal or low carb side dish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 508 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon*
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 cups (or 32 oz) Brussel sprouts bottoms removed and halved
  • ½ cup onion minced (optional)
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning optional
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese*
  • ½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 400Cut bacon into small pieces.
  2. Heat a large heavy-duty pan or skillet to medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook 3-4 minutes or until crispy (skip this step if using pre-cooked bacon crumbles).
  3. Remove the bacon from the pan and to the same pan, add 1 tablespoon butter, brussels sprouts, and onion. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in heavy cream, stir until simmering. Taste the flavor and adjust salt and pepper as need. Drizzle with cheese and bacon. transfer to the oven and bake 15 minutes or until the brussels sprouts are tender.

Notes

  • To use pre-cooked bacon crumbles, Begin the recipe cooking the brussels sprouts in butter then add the bacon at the end as directed.
  • To use pre-cooked bacon crumbles, Begin the recipe cooking the brussels sprouts in butter then add the bacon at the end as directed.
  • Cheese substitutions: Either cheese can be swapped out for gruyere, asiago, cheddar, or your favorite melting cheese. 
  • Cheese substitutions: Either cheese can be swapped out for gruyere, asiago, cheddar, or your favorite melting cheese. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 508kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 45g (69%) Saturated Fat 24g (120%) Cholesterol 130mg (43%) Sodium 577mg (24%) Potassium 513mg (15%) Fiber 4g (16%) Vitamin A 1818IU (36%) Vitamin C 77mg (86%) Calcium 303mg (30%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 508

% Daily Value*

Calories 508kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 45g 69%
Saturated Fat 24g 120%
Cholesterol 130mg 43%
Sodium 577mg 24%
Potassium 513mg 11%
Fiber 4g 16%
Vitamin A 1818IU 36%
Vitamin C 77mg 86%
Calcium 303mg 30%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.