BEST SMASHED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

• 2 lb. Brussels sprouts
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. chopped thyme
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 c. shredded mozzarella
• 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 425° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl.
2. Blanch brussels sprouts: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add brussels sprouts and cook until bright green and very tender, about 10 minutes. Add brussels sprouts to ice bath to cool then drain.
3. On a large baking sheet, toss blanched brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic and thyme. Using the end of a small glass or mason jar, press down on the brussels sprouts to smash them into a flat patty. Season each smashed brussels sprout with salt and pepper, then sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan on top …