Creamy bacon brussel sprouts in cauliflower cream sauce! This dish is outstanding all on it’s own or can be paired with another side of greens. It’s a family favorite! Gluten free, dairy free, paleo, and whole30.
bacon + brussels all day
Holla! Burry me in these creamy brussels, bacon, and sauce when I die.
All week I’ve been thinking about making these creamy bacon brussels. ALL WEEK.
Finally, I found a day where I wasn’t at the dentist, meeting with the CPA, or stressing about the major hem job needed, for my bridesmaid dress.
But today, it was just me, brussels, bacon, and cauliflower in the kitchen all day with re-runs of gilmore girls the college years and a warm sunny 70 degree spring day.
The only interruption was a temporary moment of adrenaline when I rushed down to greet my new pretty white smeg fridge. I have been obsessing over for this smexy fridge for years and finally caved.😬
It arrived on a 28” trailer- conveniently, just as I was starting in on pictures of THIS.
….I still haven’t found a way to drag that beast up the hike of our driveway- sans truck.
Anyway, it’s all good, because shoveling spoonfuls of this was well worth it!
Also, dipping individual brussels sprouts in a pot of this magical creamed cauliflower sauce is heaven.
The creaminess from the cauliflower is just right. It keeps the dish ultra smooth and creamy, at the same time delivering a light and healthy feeling in your tummy.
I’ve been ALL about this cauliflower cream.
For reals. It’s the best discovery all week.
Full of garlicy goodness, cream for the masses, and flavor for life.
You need. And it’s so simple to make!
It takes me like five minutes + my blender and I’m done!
Let the double dipping commence!!
Creamy Cauliflower Bacon Garlic Brussel Sprouts
Ingredients
- 2 lbs brussel sprouts trim ends and cut in half
- 6 pieces bacon
- 2 1/2 cup cauliflower rice
- 1 cup full fat canned coconut milk
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook bacon as directed on packaging until crispy then cut into bacon bits.
- Steam brussel sprouts for 5-8 minutes until soft, but not mushy. Then drain excess water.
- In a small sauce pan steam cauliflower rice in 1" water for 5-8 minutes until soft, then drain excess water. Blend cauliflower and ingredients for sauce in a high speed blender until smooth. Pour sauce into saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes (stirring on occasion).
- Add brussel sprouts and bacon bits into a skillet and top with cauliflower sauce. Serve right away or bake on 450F for 10 minutes to crisp the brussel sprout tops.