You must admit, Brussels sprouts are cute. They resemble baby cabbages and their flavor is reminiscent of their  popular cousin, broccoli. But they’re often snubbed. Why? My guess is, Brussels sprout-haters have, at some point, eaten them when they weren’t cooked correctly. Brussels sprouts taste horrible when they’re over-cooked. When cooked properly, the sprouts are bright green, fork-tender and wonderful. Especially the way I make them, roasted with Parmesan cheese and smoked paprika. Read on…

I’ve got an excellent and easy way to prepare them; something for the WHOLE family. First, I use frozen/thawed sprouts so there’s NO prep of the raw veggie. Then, I coat them with a blend of panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and smoked paprika – I use the trio for crunch, tang and subtle smokiness. Next, they’re baked, so you can pop them in the oven and go about your day. Side dish, appetizer, snack – you make the call – and I promise it’s a call you’ll redial again and again.

Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Smoked Paprika

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.

Place Brussels sprouts in a freezer bag, add flour, seal bag and shake to coat.

In a separate freezer bag, combine parmesan cheese, panko, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Set aside.

Place egg whites in a shallow dish, add flour-coated sprouts and turn to coat. Transfer sprouts to bag with the parmesan mixture, seal bag and shake to coat. Transfer sprouts to prepared pan and bake 15-18 minutes, until golden brown and tender.