Brussels Sprouts with Cheese Sauce

Brussels Sprouts with Cheese Sauce
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    7

Elevate your Brussels sprouts with this indulgent cheese sauce, transforming a humble vegetable into a sophisticated and comforting side dish. The key is to balance the slight bitterness of the sprouts with the rich, creamy, and nutty notes of the cheese.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    20 g
  • Cholesterol
    117 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    18 g
  • Saturated Fat
    22 g
  • Sodium
    601 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    35 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
11 mins

Pre-cook Brussels sprouts: Place Brussels sprouts into a pot, cover with cold, salted water, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender yet firm to the bite. (Approximately 10-12 minutes). Drain well and set aside.

02

Step
5 mins

Prepare the cheese sauce: While the Brussels sprouts are cooking, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, without browning. (Approximately 5 minutes).

03

Step
3 mins

Deglaze and simmer: Pour in the white wine and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the wine reduce slightly. (Approximately 2-3 minutes).

04

Step
4 mins

Create the sauce: Stir in the heavy cream, nutmeg, and a generous grind of black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Add the grated Edam cheese, a handful at a time, stirring until completely melted and smooth after each addition. (Approximately 3-5 minutes).

05

Step
5 mins

Combine and finish: Add the drained Brussels sprouts to the cheese sauce and gently heat through, ensuring they are coated evenly. (Approximately 5 minutes). Season with sea salt to taste before serving immediately.

For an even richer flavor, consider using a combination of Edam and Gruyere cheese.
To prevent the cheese sauce from separating, keep the heat low and avoid boiling.
A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end can brighten the dish and balance the richness of the cheese.
Garnish with some freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 5.0/ 5 ( 2 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Stephania Gutmann

    I didn't have any white wine so I used vegetable broth instead, it worked out great.

  • Cedrick Powlowski

    Easy to follow instructions and the dish turned out perfectly. Thanks for sharing!

  • Joey Littel

    This recipe is a game-changer! My kids actually ate Brussels sprouts without complaining!

  • Shyann Bechtelar

    I doubled the recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it!

  • Kendra Connelly

    I found that roasting the brussel sprouts first gave a nice caramelized flavor that worked really well with the cheese sauce!

  • Jettie Hermiston

    I used Gruyere cheese instead of Edam, and it was amazing! Definitely making this again.

  • Shyann Bechtelar

    The cheese sauce is so rich and flavorful. I added a dash of garlic powder for extra zing.

  • Abigale Wyman

    Simple yet elegant, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

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