Cheesy Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Dip
This cheesy dip is packed with flavor from roasted garlic, Brussels Sprouts and bacon. It can be made ahead of time and baked right before serving
Equipment
- sheet pan
- parchment paper
- foil
Ingredients
- 30-40 Brussels sprouts* trimmed and quartered [or quarter after roasting]
- 4-6 slices bacon preferably Maple flavored
- olive oil
- 1 head garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped, optional
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sharp white cheddar or sharp cheddar, or a combo of both shredded
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut off top of garlic head far down enough to expose tops of all the cloves. Place head on a square of foil, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast at 400 for about 1 hour.
- Prepare Brussels sprouts by washing, trimming bottom and cutting into quarters [or roast whole and quarter later]. Place on a foil lined baking sheet that has been sprayed with olive oil spray. Drizzle with olive oil, season and toss to coat. Roast at 400 for 20-30 minutes until done and just starting to char.
- Cook bacon on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper* about 20-30 minutes, until crispy. Remove from pan and drain well on paper towels. Break into pieces when cool.
- Mix sour cream and cream cheese. Squeeze the roasted garlic from the skins onto sour cream mixture. Add other cheeses, bacon pieces and Brussels sprouts. Mix everything together and place in a baking dish. Cover and refrigerate at this point if desired
- Bake in a preheated 350F oven until lightly golden brown on top and bubbling on the sides, about 20-30 minutes.
Notes
You can roast the garlic, bacon and Brussels sprouts all at the same timePut the garlic in the oven and after 30 minutes,then add bacon and Brussels sprouts
Use a parchment paper lined sheet pan and lay out the bacon stripsand place the sprouts in between the slices
Check bacon after 15 minutes {because different types and thicknesses will vary}Continue to check bacon every few minutes and remove it to paper towels when doneThe Brussels sprouts take 30-35 minutes
* you can substitute roasted broccoli florets if desired