Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Crispy Parmesan Crust
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My Parmesan Crusted Brussel Sprouts are cheesy, flavorful, crunchy, and oh-so-good! If you love Brussels sprouts, this recipe will knock your socks off. If you hate Brussels sprouts, this recipe for Parmesan Crusted Brussel Sprouts will likely change your mind.
Parmesan Crusted Brussel Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are such an underrated vegetable, and people either seem to love them or hate them.
If you’re a hater, I challenge you to try this recipe! In this easy Parmesan Crusted Brussels Sprouts recipe, they are totally transformed into crunchy flavor bombs!
Brussels sprouts and cheese may seem like an odd combination, but they’re a perfect match! The saltiness of the cheese and the spices go so well together, and there’s plenty of butter, too, so they’re buttery and delish.
Don’t be intimidated if you’ve never cooked this veggie before. They’re easy to prep and make, and all you need is a baking sheet and a hot oven.
These baked Brussels sprouts go so well with so many dishes, and you can even make them ahead of time.
My kids say it’s the best way to eat Brussels sprouts!
Personally, it’s a toss up for me—these Parmesan crusted Brussels Sprouts OR my Brussel Sprouts With Cranberries and Balsamic Glaze recipe.
And there’s also my super cheesy Brussels Sprouts Gratin, which is amazing too.
Be sure to see all my meal suggestions below, and treat your family to a terrific meal where everyone will rave about how good these Parmesan Crusted Brussels Sprouts are.
Why You’ll Love My Parmesan Crusted Brussel Sprouts
These little mini cabbages get a bad rap sometimes, but when they’re cooked right, they’ll become your new favorite way to enjoy a delicious side dish.
- Simple Ingredients: These Parmesan-crusted brussels sprouts are made with just a few simple ingredients you can easily find at the grocery store. You’ll only need Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and a few simple seasonings like garlic powder and onion powder.
- Crispy, Golden Brown Goodness: The crispy Parmesan crusted brussel sprouts are baked until they turn a perfect golden brown. That crispy cheese layer is the best part!
- Quick Side Dish: This is an easy side dish that comes together in 5-10 minutes of prep time. Just toss the brussels sprouts with olive oil and Parmesan cheese, spread them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, and pop them in a hot oven.
- Perfect for the Dinner Table: These parmesan brussels sprouts fit right in with any meal. Serve them alongside my crockpot pork chops with mushroom soup, baby potatoes, and crack green beans.
Parmesan Crusted Brussel Sprouts Ingredients
- Whole Fresh Brussels Sprouts: Start with whole fresh brussels sprouts. Trim the stem end and slice them in half, so they cook in an even layer.
- Melted Butter: This helps the Parmesan stick and gets everything roasted to that perfect, golden finish.
- Parmesan Cheese: The parmesan flavor adds a rich, salty, and nutty taste that coats the Brussels sprouts and makes them crispy.
- Bread Crumbs: A handful of bread crumbs mixed in with the Parmesan helps make a nice, crisp coating.
- Garlic Powder & Onion Powder: These simple seasonings bring a little extra flavor without overpowering the dish.
- Salt and Pepper: Just a pinch of salt and pepper will do.
How To Buy And Clean Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts look like mini cabbages, and you’ll find them in the produce section of just about every grocery store. There are a few things you should look for when buying them:
- Look for firm, tight Brussels sprouts that are dark green in color
- Look at the stem ends – pick sprouts that are tightly closed at the stem end
- Pick through the sprouts and choose ones that are similar in size for even cooking.
Wondering how to clean Brussels sprouts? Take a sharp paring knife and trim a bit off the stem end and then peel off the top layer of leaves. If you see any blemishes, you may need to remove another layer of leaves, but that’s it! Super easy!
How To Make Parmesan Crusted Brussel Sprouts
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Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 425°F.
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Trim and Cut the Brussels Sprouts: Take your favorite brussels and trim off the stem end. Cut them in half from top to bottom. This helps them cook evenly and get that delicious, crispy finish.
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Prepare the Sheet Pan: Pour the melted butter onto a sheet pan.
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Make the Parmesan Mixture: Sprinkle the parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper over the melted butter. Stir it all together until it forms a thick, cheesy paste. Spread this mixture out in an even layer on the sheet pan.
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Arrange the Brussels Sprouts: Place the halved sprouts cut side down directly on top of the Parmesan mix. Make sure to toss brussels sprouts a bit in the mix so they’re well coated.
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Bake Until Crispy: Pop the pan in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. They’ll turn a beautiful, golden brown and get crispy on the edges.
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Cool and Serve: Let them cool on the pan for about 5 minutes. This helps them get even crispier. Then, gently separate and serve.
Recipe Tips & Substitutions
- Look for medium-sized Brussels sprouts for this recipe.
- Use fresh Brussels sprouts. Frozen sprouts are very wet, and they may not get as crispy if with so much liquid in the sprouts.
- Roast the Brussels sprouts on a rack in the middle of the oven, not too close to the bottom heat source, so they don’t get too brown.
- Let the sprouts cool a bit before serving, and they’ll be nice and crispy!
- Switch up the spices! You can use a Cajun seasoning blend, Old Bay, Italian seasoning or whatever you have on hand.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the top of the Brussels sprouts when you take them out of the oven to add a bit of spice.
- You can clean and prep the Brussels sprouts ahead of time.
- Add some lemon zest for a citrus finish.
Serving Suggestions
These Parmesan-Crusted Brussels Sprouts need to cook in a hot oven, so be sure that whatever else you’re cooking doesn’t need a lower cooking temperature.
Of course, if you have two ovens, this isn’t a problem!
I love serving these roasted Brussels sprouts with Crockpot Chicken and Gravy, homemade Sloppy Joes, Savory Pork Chops, Crockpot Shredded Beer Chicken, and my Easy Meatloaf Recipe.
Storage
Store any leftover ribs in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days, but I doubt they’ll last that long!
Other Delicious Veggie Recipes
- Broccoli Salad
- Zucchini Tots
- Homefried Radishes
- Green Bean Salad
- Crispy Potato Wedges
- Crack Green Beans
Crispy Parmesan Crusted Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds fresh Brussels sprouts ends trimmed and sliced in half
- 5 Tbsps butter
- 1 Cup finely shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tsp onion powder
- 1 Tsp paprika
- 1 Tsp salt
- 1/2 Tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degreees. Pour the melted butter inside of a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the melted butter along with the seasonings. Stir to combine the mixture into a paste and spread it evenly over the baking sheet.
- Place the halved Brussels sprouts cut side down in the baking pan, directly on top of the Parmesan spice mixture.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, depending on the level of doneness you like your Brussels sprouts.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Gently separate the Brussels sprouts. The will get crispier as they cool.
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