Smashed Brussels Sprouts

By ctaubenheim

Ingredients

• 2 lb Brussels Sprouts
• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 tsp Chopped Thyme
• Kosher Salt
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• 1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella
• 1/4 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan
• Fresh Parsley, Chopped, for garnish

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

NOTE: In order to small the brussels sprouts, you need to boil them first (just liked potatoes). Make sure to pat them real dry, even after you smashed them, so that they crisp up in the oven.

Preheat oven to 425 and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl. Blanch brussels sprouts: bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add brussels sprouts and cook until bright green and very tender, about 10 minutes. Add brussels sprouts to ice bath to cool then drain. On a large baking sheet, toss blanched brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic and thyme. Using the end of a small glass or mason jar, press down on the 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. Bake until the bottoms of the sprouts are crispy and the cheese is melted and golden, about 20 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.