by graceincozy
Both savory and salt, this brussel sprout recipe with pancetta and white cheddar is quick to make and will be a family favorite!
After the thrill of the holidays are gone and the new year has begun, the hush of winter sets in. We crave warm and cozy meals. Foods that both comfort and nourish. This easy brussel sprout recipe with pancetta and white cheddar accomplishes both as a side dish or even as a main dish.
Just a few key ingredients and less than 30 minutes you have savory and salt vegetable dish that will be a crowd pleaser for sure. The combination of the pancetta and white cheddar along with a sprinkling of seasoned bread crumbs brings out the best flavors of the brussel sprouts. Once you had a bite you will want to make this dish with all your dinners!
Cozy Tips for Easy Brussel Sprout Recipe With Pancetta & White Cheddar
- Save yourself a little time a purchase a bag of fresh but already halved or chopped brussel sprouts from the store.
- If you can't find pancetta, a bit of diced bacon would be a great substitute.
- Diced pancetta works great as a time saver if you can find it!
- Try to use a good quality white cheddar as there are only a few simple ingredients to make this dish shine.
- This vegetable dish heats up well and is easy to make ahead of time.
- Pair this easy brussel sprout recipe with pancetta and white cheddar with a simple roast chicken!
Ingredients for Easy Brussel Sprout Recipe With Pancetta & White Cheddar
- Brussel Sprouts
- Red Onion Diced
- Garlic Minced
- Pancetta Diced
- Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs
- White Cheddar Shredded
- Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper
Helpful Kitchen Supplies
Can I Use Frozen Brussel Sprouts?
While I am huge fan of frozen vegetables in many dishes, this is not one of them. For this recipe to be quick and easy, fresh brussel sprouts should be used.
What If I Can't Find Pancetta?
Pancetta is an Italian meat that is basically salt cured pork belly with spices. At times it can be hard to find pancetta at your local store, if this is the case for you just substitute your favorite bacon.
Storing & Reheating?
Once cooked you can store any leftovers in a glass container for about 4 days in the refrigerator. This dish does re-heat very well in a pan or in the oven for a few minutes until warm.
The Cozy Details
Step 1: Gather your ingredients.
Step 2: Clean and chop your brussel sprouts if needed. Slice and dice the onion, garlic and pancetta. Shred the cheese.
Step 3: Heat the pan over medium and add in the pancetta and onion. Cook until the pancetta is crisp for about 7-8 minutes. Remove the pancetta from the pan, but leave in any of the oils from the pancetta.
Step 4: Drizzle in 2 tablespoon olive oil and add in the brussel sprouts and garlic. Toss and stir together to coat the sprouts and onion with the oils.
Step 5: Cook over medium heat with a lid on until the brussel sprouts are soften a bit. About 10 minutes. Stir Occasionally.
Step 6: Add in the bread crumbs, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and cheese and allow to cook for another 5 minutes. Place the lid on the pan to melt the cheese if need be.
Step 7: Remove from the heat and serve warm!
This dish works great as a side with roast chicken or as a main dish and pair with roasted strawberry and honey ice cream for dessert!
Quick Video
Easy Brussel Sprout Recipe With Pancetta & White Cheddar
Yield: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Both savory and salt, this brussel sprout recipe with pancetta and white cheddar is quick to make and will be a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 12 OZ Chopped Fresh Brussel Sprouts
- ½ Red Onion Chopped
- 1 Garlic Clove Minced
- 1 Cup Shredded White Cheddar
- 4 OZ Diced Pancetta
- ¼ Cup Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Clean and chop your brussel sprouts if needed. Slice and dice the onion, garlic and pancetta. Shred the cheese.
- Heat the pan over medium and add in the pancetta and onion. Cook until the pancetta is crisp for about 7-8 minutes. Remove the pancetta from the pan, but leave in any of the oils from the pancetta.
- Drizzle in 2 tablespoon olive oil and add in the brussel sprouts and garlic. Toss and stir together to coat the sprouts and onion with the oils.
- Cook over medium heat with a lid on until the brussel sprouts are soften a bit. About 10 minutes. Stir Occasionally.
- Add in the bread crumbs, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and cheese and allow to cook for another 5 minutes. Place the lid on the pan to melt the cheese if need be.
- Remove from the heat and serve warm!
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