Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Parmesan

Published by:
Liz Marino
| 01/24/2023 | Last Updated: 12/05/2025

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Cheesy, delicious Parmesan Brussel Sprouts are the ultimate side dish! These Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Parmesan are so easy to make!

An overhead shot of a plate with parmesan brussel sprouts, roasted fingerling potatoes, and baked chicken thighs with a sheet pan of brussels, a glass of wine, and gold silverware on the side


 

All the people who joke about brussel sprouts being hard to eat and gross have clearly never had this roasted parmesan sprouts recipe!

These brussel sprouts get super crispy while roasting and the cheese bubbles and hardens to give a salty crunch!

A close up of parmesan brussel sprouts on a plate with potatoes and chicken on the plate too

These sprouts go great with basically any meal, or as a simple snack when you need to get in extra veggies!

You’ll love this Parmesan Brussel Sprouts Recipe:

Here are a few reasons why we love these easy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts!

  • The best way to cook veggies– I often find it difficult to get my veggie intake in, but I could easily eat the whole pan of these!
  • Cooks SO easily – All you need is 25 minutes in the oven to make these.
  • Easy to make – You can put pretty much any spice mix and olive oil with brussels and have a delicious side dish. Adding parmesan gives this recipe an extra kick of flavor!

Ingredients for Roasted Parmesan Brussel Sprouts

To make roasted parmesan brussel sprouts you’ll need:

  • brussels sprouts
  • olive oil
  • salt, pepper, garlic powder
  • parmesan cheese

You can find substitutions for all of these ingredients below in the green shaded box.

Ingredients for parmesan brussels sprouts in white bowls: brussels sprouts, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, parmesan cheese

How to make Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Parmesan

Raw brussel sprouts on a parchment lined baking sheet before roasting for parmesan brussels sprouts
  1. Toss trimmed and halved brussels sprouts in olive oil, garlic, pepper, and salt until evenly coated with oil and spices. Lay brussels sprouts face down on parchment lined baking sheet. You want the center to lay flat on the baking sheet.
Parmesan brussels sprouts after roasting on a parchment lined baking sheet on a grey background
  1. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, flip brussels sprouts so that their centers are facing up. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese + return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is browned and crispy.
A close up of a parchment lined baking sheet with parmesan brussels sprouts on it

Parmesan Brussel Sprouts Variations & Substitutions

Olive Oil: You can substitute avocado oil, butter, or ghee.

Parmesan Cheese: Sharp cheddar cheese or mozzarella would work instead of parmesan in this recipe but will not get as crispy. If you don’t prefer cheese, try our Garlic Roasted Brussel Sprouts.

Brussel Sprouts: Broccoli, cauliflower, or asparagus are great alternatives for brussel sprouts in this recipe.

Air Fryer: I haven’t tried making these brussels sprouts in the air fryer, but I’m sure they would work. You can check out this Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts recipe for time/temp instructions!

An overhead shot of a plate with parmesan brussel sprouts, roasted fingerling potatoes, and baked chicken thighs with a sheet pan of brussels, a glass of wine, and gold silverware on the side

What to serve with Parmesan Roasted Brussel Sprouts

These Parmesan roasted brussel sprouts go well with just about anything! Here are a few of our favorites:

Roasted Brussel Sprouts Parmesan Storage

Storing: This will last in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container. They do tend to get soggy though so we recommend serving them warm after roasting.

Freezing: I wouldn’t recommend freezing these after they have been roasted. They will get soggy

Reheating: Yes, in the oven, in a skillet, or in the microwave. The microwave is easiest but will make them a little bit soggy, so you may want to reheat in the oven/ toaster oven or in a skillet until warm.

Parmesan Brussel Sprouts FAQs

Why won’t my brussel sprouts get crispy?

If your brussels sprouts aren’t getting crispy, it usually means your oven isn’t hot enough. Make sure to cook them at a minimum of 400 degrees. It’s also helpful to add a small amount of olive oil, but don’t add too much!

Should you cut brussel sprouts in half before cooking?

Yes, trimming and slicing brussels sprouts in half before cooking will help them cook perfectly

An overhead shot of a plate with parmesan brussel sprouts, roasted fingerling potatoes, and baked chicken thighs with a sheet pan of brussels and a glass of wine on the side
An overhead shot of a plate with parmesan brussel sprouts, roasted fingerling potatoes, and baked chicken thighs with a sheet pan of brussels, a glass of wine, and gold silverware on the side

Roasted Parmesan Brussel Sprouts

Recipe by: Liz Marino
5 from 1 vote
Cheesy, delicious Parmesan Brussel Sprouts are the ultimate side dish! These Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Parmesan are so easy to make!
Prep Time : 5 minutes
Cook Time : 15 minutes
Serves : 4 people
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb brussels sprouts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat baking sheet.
  3. Trim brussels sprouts – cut bottom ‘stem’ off and cut lengthwise.
  4. Add trimmed brussels sprouts to a bowl. Add olive oil, garlic, pepper and salt. Toss halved brussels sprouts until evenly coated with oil and spices
  5. Lay brussels sprouts face down on lined baking sheet. You want the center to lay flat on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake at 425 for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, flip brussels sprouts so that their centers are facing up. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese + return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is browned and crispy

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 921IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 2mg
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
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5 from 1 vote

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  1. Paulette B. says:

    5 stars
    I made these last night and they were so good! I’ve made roasted Brussels sprouts before, but not with this recipe. They were soft,without being mushy,and so flavorful! My husband even commented that he liked the texture of these! This one is a keeper! Thanks,”The Clean Eating Couple,” I’ll definitely be making more of your recipes!