baked stuffed brussels sprouts w/bacon & cheeses

Name: Baked Stuffed Brussels Sprouts w/Bacon & Cheeses
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12-15 large Brussels sprouts; 1 cup(s) Parmigiano-Reggiano or Parmesan cheese, grated; 3/4 cup(s) mozzarella cheese shredded or your favorite shredded cheese; 1/4 cup(s) Italian bread crumbs; 1/2 cup(s) Panko bread crumbs; 2 teaspoon(s) basil, dried; 2 teaspoon(s) thyme, dried; 3-5 clove(s) garlic minced (or use minced garlic to your taste; I like a lot); 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper; 2-3 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 4-6 slice(s) bacon, cooked & crumbled (or as much as you like); 1 pinch(es) sea salt

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Wendy Ann Stauffer

Bridgewater, MA

Updated on Oct 20, 2025

OMG - everyone loves these. I added bacon to get the kids to eat them. Now they REQUEST Brussels sprouts for dinner. This is a must-try if you want your children to eat Brussels sprouts.

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Baked Stuffed Brussels Sprouts With Bacon and Cheese on a plate.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Serve these baked stuffed Brussels sprouts with bacon and cheese, and everyone will devour their veggies. The outside of the Brussels sprouts get slightly crisp, and the inside stays soft. They're stuffed with garlic, chopped bacon, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and tiny bits of Brussels sprouts. The combination of cheeses, along with smoky bacon bits, adds tons of flavor. They're an unusual appetizer or side dish, and you'll be asked for the recipe.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 40 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

12-15 large Brussels sprouts
1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano or Parmesan cheese, grated
3/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded or your favorite shredded cheese
1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
2 teaspoons basil, dried
2 teaspoons thyme, dried
3-5 cloves garlic minced (or use minced garlic to your taste; I like a lot)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
4-6 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled (or as much as you like)
1 pinch sea salt

How To Make baked stuffed brussels sprouts w/bacon & cheeses

Test Kitchen Tips

Depending on the size of your Brussels sprouts, you may have extra filling. We had about half of it left.

Step 1

Cut Brussels sprouts lengthwise and bring a pot of water to a boil. Boil Brussels sprouts cut side down for about 2 minutes. Remove from water and let them cool. This will help when coring them.

Step 2

Once cooled, core out the middle of the sprout using a pairing knife. Once all are cored, chop up the cored-out pieces of Brussels sprouts very tiny.
Step 3

Saute with garlic in a fry pan with olive oil on medium-high heat. If making with bacon, I add bacon pieces at this time also. Saute until Brussels sprouts are tender and the bacon is crisp.
Step 4

In a separate bowl, mix all other ingredients. Once all mixed, add cooked Brussels sprouts pieces and garlic (bacon) mixture to the bowl of cheese and bread crumbs. Toss and mix well to create your stuffing. You may need to add more Panko (use your judgment).
Step 5

With a spoon stuff, the Brussels sprout halves with stuffing mixture.
Step 6

Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes or so. I like them crispier so I cook a little longer. Or, put on broil last 2-3 minutes to crisp up the tops; just watch carefully. Serve and enjoy. I love watching my family eat Brussels sprouts.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 220kcal, carbohydrates: 9g, cholesterol: 28mg, fat: 15g, fiber: 2g, protein: 13g, saturated fat: 6g, sodium: 502mg, sugar: 2g, unsaturated fat: 9g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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