Crumb Topped Brussels Sprouts Food

CRUMB-TOPPED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Trim the brussels sprouts and cut an X in the core of each. Place 1/2 inch water in a large saucepan; add the sprouts. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. , Place in an ungreased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons butter. Combine bread crumbs, cheese and remaining butter; sprinkle over brussels sprouts. , Cover and bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer.

PARMESAN CRUMB COATED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cook the Brussels sprouts in a large pot of boiling salted water until softened but not falling apart, about 5 minutes. (Timing will vary depending upon the size of the Brussels sprouts.) Drain well.
• Place the oil and garlic in a 9- by 13-inch baking pan and roast until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the Brussels sprouts and salt and toss to coat. Toss together the Parmesan, and breadcrumbs in a small bowl and scatter the mixture over the Brussels sprouts. Dot with the butter.
• Bake until the crumbs are golden brown and the Brussels sprouts are tender and piping hot, about 15 minutes.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BREAD CRUMBS

Steps:

• Chiffonade the sprouts by cutting crosswise into 1/4" ribbons. Rinse well and set aside.
• Saute the bacon in a large frying pan until cooked, but not too crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Discard all but about a tablespoon of the drippings.
• Saute the sprouts in the drippings over medium heat until just tender. They will turn a lovely shade of green. 3-6 minutes.
• Add back the bacon. Sprinkle the bread crumbs, lemon juice and pepper (to taste) over the sprouts. Stir well to combine.
• Serve immediately.

BREADED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Wash and trim Brussels sprouts. Cut an "X" about 1/8 inch deep in the stem of the sprouts (this helps cook the sprouts more evenly and quickly).
• In a medium-size pot, cover Brussels sprouts with water; add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to boil. Cover and simmer for 6 minutes or until tender; drain. Be careful not to overcook sprouts.
• Place sprouts in a small casserole dish. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of melted butter over the sprouts and mix well to coat.
• Combine Parmesan cheese, dried bread crumbs, garlic powder, black pepper, seasoning salt, and remaining butter and mix well; sprinkle mixture over sprouts.
• Heat sprouts under broiler (about 4 inches away from heat) for about 5 minutes or until crumb mixture is lightly browned. Serve hot.

BREADED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Wash and trim Brussels sprouts.
• Cut an"X" in the stem, about 3/8 inch deep (This will help cook the Brussels sprouts more evenly and quicker).
• In a medium size saucepan, add Brussels sprouts and cover with cold water, add 1 teaspoon of salt and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 6 minutes or until just tender, (DO NOT OVERCOOK); drain.
• Place sprouts in a six-cup oven proof casserole dish.
• Sprinkle 3 tablespoons melted butter over the sprouts and mix well to coat.
• Brussel sprouts should be in a single layer.
• Meanwhile, combine Parmesan cheese, dried bread crumbs, granulated garlic powder, black pepper, seasoning salt and remaining 3 tablespoons butter and mix well.
• Sprinkle mixture over the Brussels sprouts.
• Place casserole dish about 3 inches below broiler in oven and broil on HIGH for about 5 minutes or until the crumb mixture is lightly browned.
• Serve hot.

CAULIFLOWER AND BRUSSELS SPROUT GRATIN WITH PINE NUT-BREADCRUMB TOPPING

Steps:

• Fill large bowl with ice and cold water. Cook brussels sprouts in large pot of generously salted boiling water 2 minutes. Add cauliflower to same pot; cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes longer. Drain. Transfer vegetables to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain well.
• Combine cream, shallots, and sage in large saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until mixture is reduced to 21/2 cups, about 10 minutes. Season with salt. Remove from heat. Cool slightly.
• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs; stir until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl; cool. Stir in pine nuts and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
• Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish; arrange half of vegetables in dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then 1 1/2 cups Parmesan. Arrange remaining vegetables evenly over, then sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups Parmesan. Pour cream mixture evenly over. DO AHEAD: Breadcrumb topping and gratin can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.
• Preheat oven to 375°F. Cover gratin with foil. Bake covered 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle breadcrumb topping over and bake uncovered 15 minutes longer.