Smashed brussels sprouts are flattened, topped with cheese and roasted to crispy perfection. This small batch smashed brussels sprouts recipe yields the perfect amount if you're cooking for one. These crunchy cheesy bites are easy to make and completely addictive!
Heat oven to 425° F (220° C). Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and water; set bowl aside.
Fill a medium-sized pot with water and add ⅛ teaspoon of salt; bring to boil over medium high heat. Add brussels sprouts and cook until bright green and soft, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Transfer cooked brussels sprouts to the ice bath to cool, 3 minutes. Drain.
Place brussels sprouts on a medium sized baking sheet. Using the end of a drinking glass, press down on the brussels sprouts to smash them into a flat disk. Toss with olive oil, minced garlic, ⅛ teaspoon salt, pepper, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
Bake until the bottoms of the sprouts are lightly browned and the cheese is melted, about 10-15 minutes.
Serve warm.
Notes
Even Cooking: Ensure sprouts are of similar size for uniform cooking.
Don’t Over-Boil: Just enough to soften them, preventing them from becoming too mushy.
Get Them Crispy: Pat them dry before roasting to achieve the perfect crispiness.
Cheese Topping: Add cheese in the last few minutes of roasting for a golden finish.