Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan Cheese

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

2. Wash brussels sprouts and remove loose outer leaves.Trim thick stem bottom, cut in half.

3. In a bowl, place cream cheese in the microwave and heat for about 30 seconds, or until cream cheese becomes very soft, almost melted. Add mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, ground black pepper and onion. Mix well, making sure everything is combined well.

4. Add brussels sprouts, combine well until brussels sprouts are evenly coated with cheese mixture.

5. Transfer to a baking dish, cover with aluminum foil. Bake covered for about the first 30 minutes. Then remove foil, gently stir to bring bottom brussels sprouts to the top.

6. Bake uncovered for the remaining 20-30 minutes, or until brussels sprouts are tender and the cheese topping becomes a nice charred crust. Poke with a fork till they are cooked to your desired tenderness.

7. Lastly, when serving, don’t forget to scrape the bottom of the dish for the browned, charred cheese! That’s the BEST part.

Note: if you use a deeper baking dish, then increase your cooking time. If you use a shallow dish like I did , then the dish cooks quicker. And, probably crispier too, with a nice charred crust!