Smashing Brussels sprouts before you roast them results in extra surface area, which translates to more crispy cheesy bits. If you have a meat mallet, it makes the smashing particularly easy and fun, but you can also use a cast-iron skillet or heavy drinking glass or mug.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 45 min |
| Active: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed
- 1 cup finely grated manchego cheese (from about a 4-ounce piece)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 6 large cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F with a sheet pan on the bottom rack.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Brussels sprouts and boil until tender throughout, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain in a colander and cool under running water. Pat very dry with kitchen towels.
- Flatten each sprout with a meat mallet. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with 1/2 cup of the manchego, the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt. Spread on the preheated sheet pan and roast until crispy on the bottom, 13 to 15 minutes.
- Flip the sprouts and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup manchego. Roast until the tops are browned and crusty and the bottoms are deeply caramelized, 13 to 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 252 |
| Total Fat | 16 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Cholesterol | 30 mg |
| Sodium | 497 mg |
Reviews
Awesome way to prepare sprouts! My husband ate them and he claims to not care for Brussels sprouts! The carmelization and crunchiness of the cheese make this dish! Those who said they were mushy or soft must have done something wrong… maybe didn’t dry sprouts after boiling? Or didn’t rinse with cold water? I followed to the letter and they are scrumptious!
Delicious! Whole family loved them!
So delicious!
This is a great way to ruin brussels sprouts. Not crispy. Awful flavor. Horrible presentation.
Followed the directions to the tee. Dried each sprout individually. Not crispy. Nothing special