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Oven Roasted Parmesan Brussels Sprouts

Barbara
These Brussels sprouts are oven roasted to develop a crisp Parmesan crust as they cook and drizzled with a balsamic glaze for a tangy finish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Oven safe casserole dish.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Brussels sprouts, cut in half with tough outer leaves removed
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¾ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • cup balsamic vinegar
  • lemon wedges, to serve

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a mixing bowl combine grated Parmesan cheese with olive oil to make a thick paste.
  • Spread paste evenly in the bottom of an oven safe casserole dish.  
  • Toss Brussels sprout halves in 1 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, salt and pepper to coat them.
  • Place Brussels sprouts, cut side down, in the casserole dish on top of the Parmesan cheese in a single layer.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes until Parmesan cheese is golden brown and Brussels sprouts are crispy.
  • While Brussels sprouts are in the oven heat balsamic vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.  Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Remove pan from the oven and drizzle Brussels sprouts with balsamic vinegar to serve.
  • Serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Keyword balsamic vinegar, brussels sprouts, Parmesan cheese, roasted vegetable