Cheesy Keto Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
A creamy and cheesy dish featuring roasted Brussels sprouts, topped with crispy bacon, perfect for a keto lifestyle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Keto
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Brussels sprouts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Pinch nutmeg
- 4 slices bacon (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Slice the Brussels sprouts in half and toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 15 to 20 minutes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, and a pinch of nutmeg.
- Once the Brussels sprouts are roasted, transfer them to a baking dish.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the sprouts.
- Sprinkle the chopped bacon across the top.
- Lower the oven temperature to 375°F and bake for about 15 minutes.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute bacon with tempeh or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg