Name: Smashed Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 lb. Brussels sprouts -; 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 2 cloves garlic, minced -; 1 tsp. freshly chopped thyme -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 c. shredded mozzarella -; 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan -; Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish -

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Smashed Brussels Sprouts

1. 2 lb. Brussels sprouts -

2. 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

3. 2 cloves garlic, minced -

4. 1 tsp. freshly chopped thyme -

5. Kosher salt -

6. Freshly ground black pepper -

7. 1 c. shredded mozzarella -

8. 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan -

9. Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish -

How to cook deliciously - Smashed Brussels Sprouts

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 425° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl.

2. Stage

Blanch Brussels sprouts: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add Brussels sprouts and cook until bright green and very tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts to ice bath to cool then drain.

3. Stage

On a large baking sheet, toss blanched Brussels sprouts with oil, garlic, and thyme. Using the end of a small glass or mason jar, press down on Brussels sprouts to smash them into a flat patty. Season each smashed Brussels sprout with salt and pepper, then sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan on top.

4. Stage

Bake until bottoms of sprouts are crispy and cheese is melty and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.

5. Stage

Garnish with parsley and serve warm.