I’m confident enough to say that you’ve never had Brussels sprouts like these before. Garlic butter brussels sprouts are sure to be the highlight of your dinner table. And I wouldn’t say that if it wasn’t true. Brussels Sprouts aka one of the most underrated vegetables. You know; the little cabbagey-looking things that children loathe from an early age. The quintessential side dish that even the dog won’t bother eating because all that’s been done to them is a quick zap in the microwave. Or sometimes they’re cooked from froze on the stove. Certainly, nothing that’s worth your time. They’re mushy and overcooked, bitter, and or severely lacking in the taste department. That’s unquestionably not the case with today’s garlic butter Brussels sprouts. These babies are loaded with the most amazing garlicky, sweet and spicy flavor. I wouldn’t be surprised if you decided to make a meal out of these little cuties alone! My goal this year is to bring you more side dishes that work throughout the year as well as during the holidays. Sure, things like green bean casseroles only show up during celebrations, but my one-hour dinner rolls? You can make them anytime! So I thought, why not make a side that you’ll want to make on more occasions than just Thanksgiving and Christmas? These garlicky sprouts totally fit the bill. My recipe for garlic butter Brussels sprouts is inspired by a local restaurant in Houston that literally makes the best brussels sprouts I’ve ever had. They’re crispy and brown on the outside and buttery and garlicky when you bite into them. I’m convinced that restaurant is adding some kind of illegal substance to them to make them so addicting!
Ingredients to make garlic butter brussels sprouts:
The ingredients are pretty simple and straightforward. You’ll need:
Brussels sprouts: I like to use fresh brussels sprouts for this recipe. Give them a good wash. And make sure to dry them really well. Wet brussel sprouts will never roast properly in the oven! Snip off the end and cut them down the middle. I like to place as many as I can cut-side down on the baking sheet so that they sear in the oven!Olive Oil and Butter: We’ll toss the sprouts in the oil first before roasting them in the oven. Then, we’ll melt butter, garlic, honey, and cayenne to create a garlic butter that we’ll douse them in when they’re tender and have the most amazing buttery flavor!Garlic:smashed garlic that is minced it added with the garlic to flavor these roasted sprouts. Garlic cloves work really well with the honey and parmesan. Honey: adds a hint of sweetness. If you didn’t want to use honey, brown sugar or even maple syrup would work well as a susbtitute. You just want to use something that’ll caramelize when roasted.Parmesan cheese: freshly shaved or grated parmesan gives these a nutty delicious flavor. The natural umami found in cheese works very well with the sweetness of honey and the heat from the cayenne pepper.Cayenne pepper and seasonings: adds just a tiny little bit of heat. Youll also need salt and black pepper to season the sprouts to your liking.
What I love about this garlic butter brussels sprouts recipe:
A perfect side dish that requires a total time of 30 minutes from start to finish.you’ve probably already got almost all the ingredients in your pantry or refrigerator.You can serve this with just about anything! Seared salmon, herb roasted turkey, roasted chicken, or steak.You can truly make a meal out of just the garlic butter brussels sprouts; I’ve done it, it’s that good!
Brussels Sprouts may not have been your favorite/families favorite in the past, but when they’re rolled around in garlic butter, they’re sure to please even the pickiest eaters!
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