Description
These Garlic Butter Brussels Sprouts are crispy, flavorful, and irresistible, combining roasted Brussels sprouts with a luscious garlic honey butter sauce and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Perfect as a savory side dish that even Brussels sprout skeptics will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Brussels Sprouts
- 1 ½ – 1 ¾ pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garlic Honey Butter
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4-6 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 3 – 4 teaspoons honey
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
Finishing Touch
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep Brussels Sprouts: Position a rack in the center of your oven and preheat it to 450ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil sprayed with cooking spray. In a large bowl, toss the halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and a generous pinch of black pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast Brussels Sprouts: Spread the Brussels sprouts evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes until they become crisp and golden, tossing them halfway through cooking to ensure even roasting.
- Prepare Garlic Honey Butter: About 5 minutes before the sprouts finish roasting, combine butter, minced garlic, honey, and cayenne pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute until the butter has fully melted, then stir well to blend the ingredients.
- Toss Sprouts in Sauce: Once the Brussels sprouts are roasted, transfer them to a mixing bowl and immediately toss with the warm garlic honey butter mixture until they are well coated. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the sprouts.
- Finish in Oven: Return the coated Brussels sprouts to the baking sheet and place back in the oven for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the Parmesan to melt and the flavors to meld together. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- The garlic honey butter sauce adds incredible flavor and sweetness that balances the natural bitterness of Brussels sprouts perfectly.
- Tossing the sprouts in the sauce immediately after roasting ensures they absorb maximum flavor.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity to control the heat to your preference.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best taste and melting quality.
- This recipe yields about 6 servings and makes a fantastic side dish for dinner parties or weeknight meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
