Description
This creamy Brussels Sprouts in Alfredo Sauce recipe combines tender, lightly browned Brussels sprouts with a rich, smooth Alfredo sauce and crispy halal-certified smoked turkey bacon for a delicious, comforting side dish.
Ingredients
Meat
- 6 oz chopped halal-certified smoked turkey bacon
Vegetables
- 2 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Liquids & Dairy
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ⅓ cup grated halal-certified Parmesan-style cheese
Oils & Seasonings
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil, as needed
- ½–¾ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Turkey Bacon: In a deep skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped halal-certified smoked turkey bacon until browned and crisp. Once done, transfer it to a plate and set aside. If the bacon rendered little fat, add enough olive oil to the skillet to lightly coat the bottom before cooking the vegetables.
- Cook Brussels Sprouts: Add the trimmed and halved Brussels sprouts to the skillet along with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper. Cover the skillet and cook over medium heat for 8–9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the Brussels sprouts are tender and lightly browned.
- Add Garlic and Simmer Sauce: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and grated Parmesan-style cheese. Cook until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, then remove the skillet from the heat.
- Combine and Serve: Taste the sauce and adjust salt if necessary. Scatter the cooked turkey bacon evenly on top just before serving to maintain its crispiness.
Notes
- For best texture, add the turkey bacon just before serving to keep it crisp.
- If your skillet is dry after cooking turkey bacon, add a little olive oil before sautéing the Brussels sprouts to prevent sticking.
- You can substitute halal-certified Parmesan-style cheese with any other halal hard cheese if preferred.