Crunchy-Topped Smashed Brussels Sprouts

Prep Time:

10 min

Cook Time:

35 min

Total Time:

45 min

Servings:

This recipe uses Brussels sprouts in a side dish that the whole family will enjoy! Simply give them a good "smash" and top them off with a delicious and extra crunchy topping made from Simply CHEETOS^® Crunchy White Cheddar Cheese Flavored Snacks.

Ingredients

16 oz whole fresh Brussels sprouts, cleaned and ends trimmed
3 oz (about 60 pieces) CHEETOS^® Simply Puffs White Cheddar Cheese Flavored Snacks
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.

Step 2
Fill a large pot with water; place over high heat. Bring to a boil. Add Brussels sprouts, and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well and pat dry. Let cool until cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes.

Step 3
While Brussels sprouts boil, place Simply CHEETOS^® in bowl of a food processor; process into crumbs, about 10 seconds.

Step 4
Place each cooked Brussels sprout on prepared pan, and carefully "smash" down using bottom of a glass. Divide CHEETOS^® crumbs evenly over Brussels sprouts; drizzle evenly with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 5
Cook in preheated oven until roasted, 18 to 20 minutes, being careful not to burn crumbs.