Cheesy Roasted Brussels Sprouts
 
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This is a great side dish. Use your favorite cheese if you don't have what is specified.
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Recipe type: Vegetable
Serves: 4 servins
Ingredients
  • 1 pound of whole Brussel sprouts
  • 1 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, pressed
  • ½ t. dried thyme
  • Freshly ground salt and pepper
  • ¾ c. mozzarella
  • ¼ c. parmigiana-reggiano cheese, grated
Instructions
  1. Trim a thin layer off the bottoms of Brussel Sprouts.
  2. Boil them for 10 minutes in salted water. They should retain a bright green color.
  3. Remove them from the boiling water with a slotted spoon to an bath of ice water to stop the cooking.
  4. Remove from ice bath.
  5. Whisk together the pressed garlic, olive oil and dried thyme. Drizzle it over the Brussel sprouts and toss to coat.
  6. Pour bowl of brussel sprouts onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and space out.
  7. Smash each with a flat bottomed glass or other comparable tool.
  8. Grind black pepper and salt over the tops of smashed brussel sprouts.
  9. Toss the cheeses together and sprinkle over the top.
  10. Bake in a 425 degree oven(or 400 coinvection oven) for about 20 minutes or until cheese appears golden in color. Watch carefully.
  11. Serve using a spatula. Enjoy!
Recipe by My Dragonfly Cafe at https://mydragonflycafe.com/cheesy-roasted-brussels-sprouts/