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Home » Side Dishes » Creamy Roasted Bacon Brussel Sprouts (keto & low carb too!)

Creamy Roasted Bacon Brussel Sprouts (keto & low carb too!)

Published: Oct 20, 2018 · Modified: Oct 10, 2019 by WholeLottaYum · This post may contain affiliate links · Find our privacy policy here

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keto brussel sprouts with bacon

A Brussel sprouts casserole with cream sauce and bacon is just so tasty you’ll want to eat it right out of the pan. Although this is technically a  side dish recipe, you could definitely consider it a main dish recipe too! 

This easy and comforting dish is also considered the ideal keto Brussel sprouts dish, plus its low carb, gluten-free and sugar-free too. 4 net carbs per serving.

When I was a kid my thoughts about Brussels sprouts conjured up all sorts of disgusting and bitter memories of the boiled Brussel sprouts, I couldn’t ever understand why my mom even cooked them. 

Times have changed my friend and you no longer are limited to boiling your sprouts (that and farmers make them less bitter than decades in the past).

The days of the yucky boiled and bitter Brussel sprouts from my childhood are long gone, in its place are delicious roasted and caramelized and savory Brussel sprouts that have made Brussel sprouts our family favorite vegetable.

The bitter taste from Brussel sprouts comes from something called glucosinolates, when you roast those little gems the glucosinolates mellow in flavor and are instead replaced with caramelized and delicious sprouts.

While keto Brussels sprouts casserole with bacon and cream sauce can be enjoyed all-year-round, they especially make the perfect side dish on your holiday table or as cozy season comfort foods.

Yet when you try to find easy brussel sprout casserole recipes, for some reason many home chefs are STILL boiling their Brussel sprouts.

Just no in my book!

Instead, we created a low carb and keto Brussel sprouts casserole that roasts the tender little sprouts in the oven and then you simply add the creamy cheese sauce to the same dish.

These Brussel sprouts with cream sauce and bacon recipe make for delicious caramelized Brussel sprouts, but ALSO simplifies the process and makes for easier kitchen clean-up.

Are Brussel Sprouts Low in Carb?

If you’re following a low carb or keto diet, you might be wondering if Brussel sprouts are even low carb? With only 5 net carbs per serving, Brussel sprouts are definitely a healthy vegetable you can eat when you’re watching your carbs.

My husband is following a ketogenic diet, and this is hands down our favorite keto Brussels sprouts recipes! We actually eat Brussel sprouts at least two times per week with dinner, that’s how much we love them.

Brussel sprouts, in general, are considered one of the healthiest vegetables out there and are chock full of Vitamin C and also have a good amount of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. 

 

If you’ve been wondering how do you make a low carb and keto brussel sprouts casserole that’s easy?

This my friend, is your new go to recipe.

By skipping the extra unnecessary step of boiling brussel sprouts, you instead can make oven roasted brussel sprouts with bacon and cheese right in your oven! You get niche, crispy brussel sprouts with bacon and cheese sauce by roasting the brussel sprouts first.

roasted keto brussel sprouts casserole with bacon and cream

Keto Brussel Sprouts Casserole 

Recipe Ingredients

  • 1 lb Brussel sprouts
  • 1 C heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 C white cheese ( I used a pre-shredded gruyere/swiss mix)
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 salt
  • 4 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled 

 

Recipe Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400. Make sure your oven rack is in the middle position.

Grease a 2-quart baking dish with oil or cooking spray.

 

So many people wonder how do you make Brussel sprouts taste good? The answer is simply in the cooking method! Boiled Brussels sprouts or undercooked baked brussel sprouts just taste bitter.

The only way to get that delicious caramelized flavor is by roasting or sautéing the savory Brussel sprouts to the point where they become crispy Brussels sprouts and release the bitter flavor.

Bake the Brussel sprouts for 30 minutes in the oven. They won’t be all the way cooked after 30 minutes, you’ll be cooking them longer after adding the cheese sauce.

While the Brussel sprouts are cooking, mix the half n half, cheese, salt, and pepper. While making brussel sprout gratin gruere and swiss is my favorite cheese combo, any white cheese you have on hand or purchase works too! I’m a big fan of using up what we have in the fridge first.

Also, pan fry the 4 slices of bacon while the Brussel sprouts are cooking, crumble when they’ve cooled slightly.  Sometimes I’ll use the pre-cooked crumbled bacon from Costco, it’s real and high-quality bacon that makes easy recipes like this, even easier.

After the savory Brussel sprouts have finished cooking for 30 minutes, pour the cream and shredded cheese mix over the top of the roasted Brussel sprouts.

brussel sprouts with cream sauce and bacon

Bake for 10-15 minutes until bubbly and the cheese is lightly browned.

You can piece a Brussel sprout with a fork to make sure it’s done and very tender.

I hope you enjoy Brussel sprouts in cream sauce and bacon! There’s nothing finer than mixed oven-roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and a creamy cheese sauce!

Whether you need brussel sprouts with cheese sauce for your holiday table or a keto Brussel sprouts casserole to help you stick to a health program, this baked brussels sprout recipe will surely become one of your favorites too.

keto brussel sprouts with bacon

What Should I Serve With Brussel Sprouts?

While this keto Brussels sprouts casserole can be served as is since it includes protein, dairy, and vegetables, here’s a list of my favorite dishes to serve alongside Brussel sprouts with cream sauce and bacon:

Roasted or grilled sausages- bratwurst or chicken sausages are our favorites

Roasted chicken

Ham 

Roast beef 

Kale caesar salad

Let us know what you think of this easy low carb and keto Brussel sprouts casserole! We’d love it if you left comments and a review, or posted your photos on the Pinterest pin. 🙂 

Our Favorite Supplies for Making This Recipe

We absolutely love using our Corning white baking dish set, it’s our go-to bakeware since it goes from oven to table, whether it be a casual dinner or for your holiday table.

Individual gratin dishes would be another way to serve this keto Brussel sprouts casserole to make it extra special. 

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brussel sprouts casserole ready to serve in a baking dish

Keto Brussel Sprouts Casserole

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

An easy and comforting low carb and keto brussel sprouts casserole with a creamy cheese sauce and bacon. Only 4 net carbs per serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Brussel sprouts
  • 1 C heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 C white cheese, shredded (I used a swiss/gruyere blend)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 slices of bacon

Instructions

  1.  Preheat your oven to 400. Make sure your oven rack is in the middle position
  2. Grease a 2-quart baking dish with oil or cooking spray
  3. Cut the Brussel sprouts in half and lay cut side down in the baking dish
  4. Bake the Brussel sprouts for 30 minutes in the oven. They won't be all the way cooked after 30 minutes, you'll be cooking them longer after adding the cheese sauce.
  5. While the Brussel sprouts are cooking, mix the half n half, shredded cheese, salt and pepper.
  6. Pan fry the 4 slices of bacon while the Brussel sprouts are cooking, crumble when they've cooled slightly. 
  7. After the sprouts have finished cooking for 30 minutes, pour the cream and shredded cheese mix over the top of the roasted Brussel sprouts.
  8. Bake for 10-15 minutes until bubbly and the cheese is lightly browned.
  9. You can piece a Brussel sprout with a fork to make sure it's done and very tender.

Notes

Any shredded white cheese will work, I used a swiss/gruyere blend.

Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 127Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 27mgSodium 269mgCarbohydrates 6gFiber 1gSugar 2gProtein 7g

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Cuisine: American / Category: Side Dishes

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Comments

  1. Sandy Barker says

    November 24, 2019 at 3:59 pm

    I am going to try this for Thanksgiving but would like to make it ahead of time. Do you think it can be frozen?

    thanks!

    Reply
    • WholeLottaYum says

      November 25, 2019 at 6:02 am

      Hi Sandy! I wouldn’t freeze it since cream or milk sometimes gets grainy when frozen. I think it would be totally fine to make 2-3 days ahead of time! Enjoy and happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
    • Ellen says

      January 04, 2020 at 12:01 am

      We Love it. Even cut up some already cooked ham. My husband absolutely Loves it. I used frozen Brussels.

      Reply
  2. Edina Botta says

    September 08, 2019 at 4:35 pm

    Have you tried using frozen brussel sprouts? I have a bag in the freezer ?

    Reply
    • WholeLottaYum says

      September 09, 2019 at 6:05 am

      Hi Edina, I have not yet tried frozen Brussel sprouts but they would still work for sure! Since you’re roasting the brussels anyways, you can just as easily roast them from frozen and add extra time to the baking time. That being said, frozen brussel sprouts are often smaller than the fresh ones in the store, so keep an eye on them by chance they don’t end up taking longer! Enjoy! Jen

      Reply
  3. Sana Uter says

    September 05, 2019 at 9:17 pm

    Can you please tell me what a serving size would be for this recipe?

    Reply
    • WholeLottaYum says

      September 06, 2019 at 3:26 am

      Hi Sana, there are 8 servings in the whole casserole. My best guess is that each serving is around 1/2 cup per person.

      Reply
  4. Sharon O’Fallon says

    August 17, 2019 at 7:41 pm

    The is a go to recipe for me whenever I need to take a dish to a family gathering. Even the Brussels sprouts “haters” eat them! I make them year round!

    Reply
    • WholeLottaYum says

      August 26, 2019 at 6:14 pm

      Love this! Thank you so much, Sharon! As a former Brussels sprouts hater myself, it is ALL how they get cooked! Roasted Brussels sprouts casserole is definitely one of our family holiday favorites too.

      Reply
  5. Mary says

    April 20, 2019 at 12:33 pm

    Can heavy whipping cream be substituted for the half & half?

    Reply
    • WholeLottaYum says

      April 23, 2019 at 6:57 pm

      For sure! We go between heavy cream or half & half, depending on what’s in the fridge 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Scully says

    March 31, 2019 at 1:45 am

    What’s the amount of cream we have to add?

    Reply
    • WholeLottaYum says

      March 31, 2019 at 2:31 am

      The recipe says to add 1 cup of half n half. Enjoy!

      Reply

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