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Golden & crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and ready to serve in less than 30 minutes – The Best Brussels Sprouts of Your Life!
This easy side dish is my family’s favorite vegetablerecipe… EVER. And I’m betting that once you try it, it’ll be a favorite in your house too!
Guess how many ingredients are in this recipe?C’mon guess! Okay, I’ll tell you…four. Just four ingredients (and some seasoning)!Hello, simple side dish! You’re Welcome! ?
Who knewBrussels Sprouts could be so exciting?I mean really –Brussels Sprouts!For me, they always had a bad reputation. Something that was served to me steamed, or boiled to within an inch of its life.
But all that has changed with these crispy Brussels Sprouts – sprout skeptics step aside because these are amazing!
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Why This Recipe Works
- Cooking the sprouts in high heat,cuts bitterness by caramelizing them, creating crispness, and a sweet, nutty flavor.
- The crisp outsidecontrasts well with the tenderness of the inside.
- The nuttiness of the roasted garlic and the saltiness of the cheese is a delicious combination!
The Benefits of Eating Brussels Sprouts
Like so many a cruciferous vegetables (edible members of the cabbage family), Brussels Sprouts are very low in calories, high in fiber, and help with reaching your daily value of many vitamins, and minerals. They’re rich in vitamin K, high in vitamin C. They also contain small amounts of vitamin B6, potassium, iron, thiamine, magnesium and phosphorus.
So, with all of that in mind, we should all eat more Brussel sprouts, right?Once you try this recipe, you’ll make them a lot more!
Buying Guide
- Choose Brussels sprouts that feel tightly compactedand hard when squeezed.
- Choose bright green heads that are similar in size.
- Smaller sprouts tend to taste sweeter, while larger sprouts taste more cabbage-like.
- Untrimmed Sprouts are just as good as trimmed, and both should keep for several weeksrefrigerated.
Preparing and Trimming
Start with cleaning the sprouts and then remove any loose leaves. Trim stems by cutting off the tough endsand halve the larger Brussels sprouts.
Leave smaller sprouts whole, but cut a crosssymbol through the stem.The stem is the toughest part of the Brusselssprout and the cross allows them to cook at the same rate as the tender area.
How To Make Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Add the prepared Brussels sproutsto a sheet pan.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Add sliced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese,and season with salt and pepper.
- Tossto evenly coat.
- Roastat a high temperature until crispy and golden.
Step By Step Instructions
Place the prepared Brussel sprouts on a large roasting pan or a large baking sheet and arrange in a single layer.
Add olive oil.
Add thinly sliced garlic to the pan evenly.
I use this garlic slicer for thinly sliced garlic.
I’m telling you, if you don’t have one, you’ll love it because it is amazing!Just fill it with peeled garlic, twist, and perfectly thin sliced garlic comes out! Click this linkto get one on Pampered Chef.
Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese. You can use pre-grated, but I promise freshly grated will be worth the extra time!
Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat well.
Roast at 400F for 20 minutes or until golden brown with a nice sear on the bottoms. Scatter with more freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve.
Serve this delicious recipe with anything from holiday dinners toBreaded Chicken Cutletswith a side ofroasted potatoesfor an easy dinner everyone will love!
Make ahead and Freezing Instructions ❄
- Making Ahead – I recommend prepping in advance and then serving straight from the oven. Alternatively, cook in advance and rewarm in theoven at 350°F/175°C until heated through (about 5-7 minutes). You can also reheat them in a microwaveable dish in the microwave until warmed through.
- Storing Leftovers: Stored in an airtight container, leftovers will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
More Roasted More Side Dishes
- Best Ever Broccoli
- Roasted Green Beans
- Roasted Carrots
- Roasted Potatoes
- Garlic Roasted Potatoes
- Roasted Asparagus
Love Brussels Sprouts? Try my Brussels Sprouts with Bacon recipe! It’s to die for!
Erren’s Top Tips
- Dry yourBrussels sprouts well.The drier they are, the crispier they’ll be. If washing, use paper towels to pat them dry or use a salad spinner to spin that liquid right off.
- For crisper sprouts,spread them out on the pan without too many touching. Overcrowding causes you to steam the Brussels sprouts instead of roasting.
- Cut the sprouts to be even sized piecesif you want them to have a similar texture.
- Be sure to start with a hot ovento help the sprouts crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.
- Brown is good.If you’ve never cooked Brussels sprouts this way, at first glance you may think it looks burnt out of the oven, but once you taste it, you’ll know those little “burnt” areas are the best tasting parts!
- When using untrimmed Brussels sprouts,trim off the dry part of the stem at the base of the sprout and any loose outer leaves.
- For extracaramelized areaplace the sliced Brusselssprouts cut-side down at on the pan. This will give a larger browned surface area.
- Leave smaller sprouts wholeto avoid overcooking.
- On smaller sprouts that don’t need to be halved, slice a cross in the stem(see the video).The stem is the toughest part of the Brusselssprout and the cross allows them to cook at the same rate as the tender area.
- For an extra kick of flavor,try adding try adding red pepper flakes or lemon zest before roasting and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Be sure to taste and season wellbefore serving.
FAQs
How do you get the bitterness out of brussel sprouts?
To cut the bitterness, be sure to start with a pre-heated oven. Hot and fast cooking is best, and a preheated oven will speed things up. Slower cooking seems to enhance the bitterness.
Do you need to soak brussel sprouts before cooking?
Unless very dirty, it’s not necessary. If they are very dirty, soaking them in cold water for 20 minutes will help remove excess soil.
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Let’s Make The Best Brussels Sprouts of Your Life
Jazz up your Brussels Sprouts with a kick of garlic and freshly grated cheese – making this simple side dish one that the whole family will love!
5 from 629 votes
Prep5 minutes minutes
Cook20 minutes minutes
Total25 minutes minutes
Serves: 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels Sprouts Cleaned and trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic peeled & sliced *See the notes section before starting
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
- salt and freshly ground black pepper To taste
- 3 tablespoons good quality olive oil or for Keto, butter flavor coconut oil
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Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C.
If needed, clean and trim the Brussels sprouts and cut them in halves and place them in an oven safe dish. Make sure to dry them very well before cooking.
Add the garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, followed by the olive oil. Toss to coat.
Roast in the oven uncovered for 20-25 minutesuntil crisp, brown and caramelized on the outside and tender on the inside. Serve with more grated cheese.
Tips + Notes
- *This recipe makes very crispy garlic. In some ovens, it could burn or become bitter. If you are worried about the garlic getting too dark for your liking, slice it thin and add at the last 5-7 minutes of cooking time, coated in a little oil, and scattered around the pan.
- For less crispy cheese, add it for the last 10 minutes.
- To keep your sprouts from sticking, line your pan with nonstick foil or baking paper.
- Dry yourBrussels sprouts well.The drier they are, the crispier they’ll be. If washing, use paper towels to pat them dry or use a salad spinner to spin that liquid right off.
- For crisper sprouts, spread them out on the pan without too much touching. Overcrowding causes you to steam the Brussels sprouts instead of roasting them.
- Cut the sprouts into even-sized piecesif you want them to have a similar texture.
- Be sure to start with a hot ovento help the sprouts crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.
- Brown is good. If you’ve never cooked Brussels sprouts this way, at first glance, you may think it looks burnt out of the oven, but once you taste it, you’ll know those little “burnt” areas are the best-tasting parts!
- When using untrimmed Brussels sprouts,trim off the dry part of the stem at the base of the sprout and any loose outer leaves.
- For an extra caramelized area, place the sliced Brusselssprouts cut-side down on the pan. This will give a larger browned surface area.
- Leave smaller sprouts wholeto avoid overcooking.
- On smaller sprouts that don’t need to be halved, slice a cross in the stem (see the video).The stem is the toughest part of the Brusselssprout, and the cross allows them to cook at the same rate as the tender area.
- For an extra kick of flavor,try adding lemon zest before roasting and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Be sure to taste and season wellbefore serving.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 167 (8%)| Carbohydrates: 11g (4%)| Protein: 6g (12%)| Fat: 12g (18%)| Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)| Cholesterol: 4mg (1%)| Sodium: 120mg (5%)| Potassium: 450mg (13%)| Fiber: 4g (17%)| Sugar: 3g (3%)| Vitamin A: 899IU (18%)| Vitamin C: 97mg (118%)| Calcium: 119mg (12%)| Iron: 2mg (11%)
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Author:Erren Hart
Course:Dinner
Cuisine:American
Keyword:brussels sprouts, brussels sprouts recipe, Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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Update Notes:This post was originally published on Dec 5, 2017, but was republished with, step by step instructions, photos, cooking tips, and a video in September of 2018 and new information in 2020.
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Holly Hooper says
This was SO delicious!! I followed your exact recipe and I don’t think it was too thick at all. It was nice and creamy and the flavors were great! My husband ate two bowlfuls and wanted more. We had plenty for leftovers. Thanks–this is a keeper!
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Sandra says
Super easy to make and very good
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Erren's Kitchen says
Thank you Sandra, I’m glad you liked it 🙂
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Lydia says
Very good. Easy and dekicous. Thank you
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Erren's Kitchen says
I’m so glad you like the recipe 🙂
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Hank Bishop says
This recipe is one of my absolute favorites! Thank you so much for sharing your passion about this recipe! I cook it at least once a week, and we serve it to all our guests who also love it.
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Erren Hart says
Hi Hank, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave feedback! I’m so glad you and your guests enjoyed the recipe! 🙂
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Ashley Jones says
I’m a teenager who is absolutly in love with cooking, and I saw this on your youtube channel one day and I decided to make it for my parents. I really like the info you share, it’s really helpful. The reaction of my parents when they tasted the spagetti squash was so amazing. thank you for sharing this kind of info with all of us.
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Erren's Kitchen says
I’m so glad you liked the recipe Ashley, thank you 🙂
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Sheena May Winter says
Wow!! I dont think I’ll be cooking sprouts any other way now.
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Erren's Kitchen says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Sheena, thank you 🙂
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Patty Ramsey says
Love them!
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Erren's Kitchen says
Thank you Patty 🙂
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diana jones says
I was searching for some recipe which is healthy and quick to make for my family for tonight and I finally found this amazing recipe.
Everybody loved it.
Thank You Erren!!!
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Erren Hart says
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by and sharing! 🙂
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Sara Smith says
Thank you so much Erren. It was quick, delicious and same time healthy. My husband and boys loved it.
Thank You Dear. Great Recipe.
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Erren Hart says
That’s so great to hear! Thanks for letting me know! 🙂
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Sudhir kumar says
Hi from India!! It looks amazing, want to try this recipe for tomorrow .
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Erren Hart says
Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for stopping by and sharing! 🙂
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