Best Darn Brussel Sprouts Ever Food

THE BEST ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Remove the crusts from the bread slices. Cut the bread into large cubes. Transfer to a food processor and pulse until uniformly chopped (the pieces of bread should be slightly smaller than a peppercorn; you should have about 2 cups).
• Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in the melted butter, Parmesan, a pinch of salt and few grinds of black pepper. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and crisp, stirring halfway through, about 14 minutes. Set aside on a wire rack to cool.
• Meanwhile, place another rimmed baking sheet in the oven to preheat.
• Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts, remove any tough or bruised outer leaves and cut each in half lengthwise. Toss the Brussels sprouts, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl.
• Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and add the Brussels sprouts, cut-side down, in an even layer. Roast until well browned and tender, about 30 minutes.
• Transfer the Brussels sprouts to a serving platter and top with the Parmesan breadcrumbs.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch brussels sprouts until crisp-tender, about 3-5 minutes. Drain well and cool in a bowl of ice water. Drain well and set aside. Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat; reserving 1 tablespoon in the skillet. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Add garlic and shallots to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, heavy cream, thyme and nutmeg. Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated and slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in brussels sprouts, bacon and 1 cup cheese until the cheese has melted, about 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Place into oven and bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 20-25 minutes. Serve immediately.

BEST DARN BRUSSEL SPROUTS EVER

Steps:

• 1. Cook 2-3 slices of your favorite bacon, more if you'd like but it will start to cover up the brussel sprouts if you add too much.
• 2. Heat your skillet on medium high heat, and mix the Butter and Vanilla Paste together in a small bowl. (You can do this in advance as well, and keep it in the fridge. Vanilla butter goes well on several things) Once it's mixed, add the butter in the pan, and then the sprouts.
• 3. Once the Sprouts start to get a little bit of very LIGHT char on them from the pan, turn down to low or simmer. Let cook for about 5-8 minutes depending on how done you like your brussel sprouts. I like mine less done so they still crunch, yet they are cooked through.
• 4. Once the sprouts are cooked to your likeness, drizzle with the pomegranate molasses, then crumble the bacon on top. Enjoy. You could also add coarsely chopped nuts if you'd like, I've roasted pecan halves, and then broke them up with my hands tossed them on top, and I've also added Asiago cheese which gives it an even more unique flavor, but not as popular with the children.

THE BEST BRUSSELS SPROUTS EVER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Lightly coat a 1 1/2 quart oval baking dish.
• In a 12" skillet cook onion and garlic in butter over medium heat for 3 minutes or until softened.
• Stir in brussels sprouts and thyme.
• Cook for 4 minutes or until onions begin to brown.
• Add broth, bring to a boil.
• Cook, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes or until broth is nearly evaporated.
• Add whipping cream and nutmeg.
• Cook for 4 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken.
• Transfer to a prepared baking dish.
• Stir in half of the cheese, all of the salt and pepper. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
• Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until brussels sprouts are tender.

TRULY DELICIOUS BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over high heat until butter is melted and begins to brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Stir Brussels sprouts and lemon juice into butter and oil; cook, stirring constantly, until sprouts are just heated through and starting to soften, about 45 seconds. Remove from heat.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.