Ingredients
2 lb. Brussels sprouts
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. freshly chopped thyme
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 c. shredded mozzarella
1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan
Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 425° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl. Step 2Blanch Brussels sprouts: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add Brussels sprouts and cook until bright green and very tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts to ice bath to cool then drain. Step 3On a large baking sheet, toss blanched Brussels sprouts with oil, garlic, and thyme. Using the end of a small glass or mason jar, press down on Brussels sprouts to smash them into a flat patty. Season each smashed Brussels sprout with salt and pepper, then sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan on top.Step 4Bake until bottoms of sprouts are crispy and cheese is melty and golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Step 5Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
How do you smash Brussels sprouts? Just like you do your potatoes! Use the end of a small glass or mason jar to press down on your sprouts to smash them into a flat patty before roasting. But, before that, it’s important to boil them first—blanch your Brussels sprouts before smashing and baking to ensure they get perfectly tender and crispy in the oven. How do you crisp Brussels sprouts? We cook our sprouts hot and fast. Roasting your Brussels sprouts on a high heat will get them as crispy as possibly, but we’ve also got other hacks for the crispiest sprouts ever. After boiling your sprouts, make sure to pat them really dry (even after you smashed them) so that they crisp up nicely in the oven. The added cheese on top also never hurts for adding an extra crispy factor to these roasted bites. Do I have to add the cheese? Nope! We always love a sprinkle of cheese for added texture and flavor, but they’re not necessary in this recipe. If you’re vegan, feel free to leave off the cheese and add even more herbs and spices to customize as you please. Looking for more sprout sides? Try our air fryer Brussels sprouts for the fastest route to crispy veg! Made these sprouts? Let us know how it went in the comments below!
