These roasted garlic Parmesan Brussel sprouts are easy and full of big flavor! Mix them up as a side dish everyone will love.

When it comes to side dishes, there’s nothing our family loves more than this: roasted garlic Parmesan Brussels sprouts! Yes, Brussels sprouts are a key to rounding out our plates over here. This version is ultra simple but totally satisfying, pairing savory Parmesan cheese with crispy roasted Brussels and a hint of garlic. It takes just a few minutes to prep and everyone will be singing your praises! Let’s get to it.

Ingredients for Parmesan Brussel sprouts

There’s just a handful of ingredients needed for big flavor here. Here’s what you’ll need for these easy Parmesan Brussels sprouts:

1 ½ pounds Brussels sprouts: Many recipes call for 1 pound, but we found that disappears too quickly. 1 ½ pounds is just the right size to fit on the tray and feed 4.
Grated Parmesan cheese: You’ll need the type that’s powdery and fluffy, not the kind that looks like little slivers (that’s shredded Parm). This allows maximum flavor coverage, whereas shredded makes more melty bits.
Garlic powder: Add just a hint of garlic powder for a delicious savory flavor (fresh garlic can burn at such high temps).
Olive oil, salt and pepper: These essentials bring it all together.

How to make garlic Parmesan Brussels sprouts: a few tips

This recipe is very simple, but you’ll need to know a few things about roasting to get the perfect roasted garlic Parmesan Brussels sprouts. Here’s what to know:

Bake at high heat: 450 degrees Fahrenheit. This gets the best browning and caramelization.
Roast only one pan at once. To get the best crispy sprouts, it’s nice to have just the tray of Brussels sprouts in the oven. Adding more pans can make them soggy and they take longer to roast.
Use parchment paper, not a silicone mat. To get the best crispy sprouts, we recommend using a parchment paper lined baking sheet. (The paper helps with cleanup!) Avoid silicone baking mats, as they can also make veggies more moist than crisp.

Step it up: Pecorino Romano & more

One way to make even tastier Parmesan Brussels sprouts? Make Pecorino Brussels sprouts! Pecorino Romano is another aged cheese similar to Parmesan, but it has an even saltier, more savory flavor. This variation has even bigger flavor! You may want to use slightly less grated Pecorino because it’s much saltier than Parmesan: think about starting with 3 tablespoons (you can taste and add more as desired).

Ways to make it a meal

The great thing about Parmesan Brussels sprouts? You can use them as a side dish with main dishes from different cuisines. They also work as an appetizer or first course to a fancy meal: try adding a tasty dipping sauce like Sour Cream Chive Sauce! Here are a few ideas for how to pair them:

Salmon: Like Pecan Crusted Salmon (bake after the sprouts), Miso Salmon, Blackened Salmon, or Cajun Salmon
Shrimp: Like Old Bay Steamed Shrimp, Cajun Shrimp Pasta, Easy Cajun Shrimp, Easy Pesto Shrimp, or Garlic Butter Shrimp
Vegetarian Mains: Try Vegetarian Dinner Recipes like Cheese Tortellini in Creamy Marinara, Easy BBQ Tofu, Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms, Vegetarian Meatballs and more

More Brussels sprouts recipes

Love sprouts? Here are some of the top most delicious Brussels sprouts recipes to add to your table:

Try classic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Opt for over-the-top fancy Smashed Brussels Sprouts
Go for Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with balsamic glaze
Go for Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Fried Brussels Sprouts or Spicy Brussels Sprouts
Try easy Boiled Brussels Sprouts or Sauteed Brussels Sprouts
Add a cheese sauce for Brussel Sprout Casserole

This Parmesan Brussels sprouts recipe is…

Vegetarian and gluten-free.