Creamy Brussels Sprout Shallot Dip Food

CREAMY BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until melted. Add the garlic and shallot and cook, stirring, until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the Brussels sprouts and stir until well coated in the butter. Add the cream, cayenne, nutmeg, 1/2 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook until the Brussels sprouts are soft, about 15 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook until they are tender and the liquid has reduced into a creamy sauce, about 10 minutes more.

CREAMY BRUSSELS SPROUTS PARTY DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 1 1/2-quart shallow glass baking dish or 9-inch deep-dish glass pie plate with cooking spray.
• Cook Brussels sprouts as directed on box. Pour into medium bowl; set aside.
• In large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in sour cream, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, the milk, mustard and lemon juice until well blended. Stir in bell pepper. Chop Brussels sprouts; stir Brussels sprouts & butter sauce into cream cheese mixture until well mixed. Spread evenly in baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
• Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve with chips and raw vegetables.

CRISPY ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees. In a medium bowl, toss together brussels sprouts, shallots, olive oil and salt. Evenly divide brussels sprouts mixture between two rimmed 13-by-18-inch baking sheets, spreading everything into one layer. Top with thyme sprigs.
• Roast, stirring once, until brussels sprouts and shallots are tender, golden and lightly charred in spots, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together garlic, Worcestershire and lemon juice.
• As soon as brussels sprouts emerge from oven, immediately drizzle with Worcestershire dressing, tossing to combine. Taste and add more salt, lemon juice, or Worcestershire if needed. Top with grated Parmesan if you like and serve immediately.

WARM BRUSSELS-SPROUT DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F; brush a shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish with oil. In a large skillet, heat oil with garlic and a pinch of red-pepper flakes over medium until garlic begins to sizzle. Add sprouts; season with salt and cook, stirring, until tender and bright green, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lemon zest.
• Combine Neufchâtel, yogurt, mozzarella, and 3 tablespoons Parmigiano. Stir in sprouts; season with salt and another pinch of red pepper flakes. Transfer to baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon Parmigiano. Bake until golden and bubbly, 15 to 18 minutes. Serve with crudités.