Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound fresh brussels sprouts
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons bacon drippings or butter, plus more butter to finish
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, more or less
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper or to taste
  • Pinch granulated sugar
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instruction

  • Trim root end of brussels sprouts, slice in half lengthwise if desired, or if serving whole, cut a crisscross cut into the root end.
  • Peel away the dark outer leaves. Steam for 10 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a wide skillet, saute the onion in the bacon drippings or butter until tender, add the cream, bring to a simmer, add salt and pepper; stir. Add additional cream if desired.
  • Add the brussels sprouts and sprinkle with sugar. Gently toss to coat with the cream and warm through; taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Grate fresh Parmesan all over the top and toss. Transfer to serving dish, dot with additional butter and grate additional cheese on top. Serve immediately.