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Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Posted by Dee
These tasty sprouts are tossed with brown butter, giving them a nutty flavor that just about everyone will love. Plus, they're easy to make and only require a few simple ingredients. Serve them with your favorite protein or alongside some roasted potatoes for a complete meal.
5 from 43 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Difficulty Easy

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb brussels sprouts, , trimmed and quartered
  • 8 tbsp butter, , one stick
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, , minced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper, , optional
  • 1 tbsp grated asiago cheese
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

  • Preheat oven to 425° F
  • In a bowl, toss brussels sprouts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange sprouts on a baking sheet.
  • Roast sprouts for about 20-25 minutes, until tender, stirring once or twice.
  • Meanwhile, make brown butter (see recipe below).
  • Toss brussels sprouts with brown butter, grated parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Brown Butter

  • In a cold saucepan, add one stick of butter on med heat.
  • Melt butter and cook until it begins to foam. About five minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir frequently until butter starts to brown. Be careful not to burn it!
  • Remove from heat and whisk in lemon juice, minced garlic and salt and pepper to taste.
Keyword brown butter brussels sprouts, roasted brussels sprouts
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