Ingredients
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For the brussels sprouts
- 6 slices thick cut bacon
- 1 1/2 lbs brussels sprouts, cleaned and halved
- 2 tbsp butter or ghee (get it here)
- 1 tbsp minced onion flakes
For the sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- sea salt, to taste
- a generous amount of cracked black pepper
Instructions
For the brussels sprouts
- In a large cast iron skillet, over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan, crumble and set aside. Retain the drippings.
- To the bacon drippings in the skillet, add butter. Once the butter has melted, add brussels sprouts and minced onion flakes.
- Saute, tossing occasionally until the brussels sprouts are crisp-tender and golden brown. Add the crumbled bacon back to the pan and toss with the brussels sprouts.
For the sauce
- In a small sauce pan, over medium-high heat, add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic, sea salt and cracked black pepper.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Stirring occasionally, let simmer and thicken.
- Pour over top of the roasted brussels sprouts.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Per Serving - Calories: 173 | Fat: 12g | Protein: 7.5g | Total Carbs: 11g | Fiber: 4.5g | Net Carbs: 6.5g