Christmas Crockpot Cheesy Sprouts

About

Everyone loves an easy crockpot recipe, and this Keto Christmas dinner side dish is a great option for the festive table. Our Keto crockpot sprouts are smothered in a rich and creamy cheese sauce, then left to slow cook for a few hours – freeing you up time away from the kitchen. These deliciously cheesy sprouts are then topped with crispy diced pancetta to serve.

Can I Make These Without a Crockpot?

We have slow cooked our Keto Christmas sprouts for ease and minimal fuss. If you do not have a slow cooker, you can simply boil the sprouts until tender. You can then drizzle over the cheese sauce and bake until bubbling before sprinkling over the crispy pancetta.

Serving Suggestions

We have topped our Keto Christmas side with a scattering of crispy pancetta to complement the cheese and tender sprouts. If you like, the sprouts could also be served with an extra sprinkle of grated Parmesan. They could even be decorated with some chopped nuts for added texture and festive flavor. Once cooked, serve the sprouts hot alongside your favorite Keto Christmas mains. Please be sure to adjust your macros to account for any changes made to the recipe.

Ingredients

18 ounce brussels sprouts
3 ounce diced pancetta by waitrose
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon cream cheese spread
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon, grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
⅓ cup chicken broth, bouillon or consomme, ready-to-serve can
⅓ cup, grated cheddar cheese
¼ teaspoon salt, sea salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Slice the tough bases from the sprouts and remove any wilted outer leaves. Rinse the sprouts and add to the crockpot. If you wish, you can use frozen sprouts.
Add the butter and cream cheese to a small saucepan. Set over a low/medium heat. Stir to combine, melting the butter and cheese together until smooth and creamy.
Add the stock, grated cheddar, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine, melting the grated cheese. Simmer for a minute or two until you have a smooth yet thick creamy sauce. You may use an alternative stock such as vegetable if preferred.
Pour the cream cheese sauce evenly over the sprouts in the crockpot. Cover with the lid. Set the temperature to low and cook for 3 hours, or until the sprouts are tender and hot through.
Just before the sprouts have finished cooking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over a medium/high heat. Add the diced pancetta. Cook the pancetta through completely until crisp and golden.
Transfer the cooked sprouts and cheese sauce to a serving dish. Scatter the crispy pancetta over the sprouts. Serve hot with your Keto Christmas main.