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November 7, 2023

Creamed Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts need very little work to make them delicious, but we’ve added cream, seasonings, parmesan, and toasty hazelnuts to take them to the next level.

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creamed brussels sprouts made with heavy cream and parmesan topped with toasted hazelnuts in a skillet
Photography by Gayle McLeod

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A Rich, Spoon-Worthy Brussels Sprouts Side Dish

You’re going to love this if you love our Brussel Sprouts au Gratin or Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Wild Mushrooms. Imagine a cross between our au gratin and Creamed Spinach. It’s the perfect side for Thanksgiving or the holidays, but every bit as good with our Braised Beef in Mushrooms or a Classic Pot Roast any old fall day you need to be warmed inside and out.

brussels sprouts, shallots, parmesan, cream, hazelnuts, butter, salt, pepper, nutmeg, garlic & stone ground mustard in bowls

Ingredients You’ll Need For Creamy Brussels Sprouts

  • Shallots and garlic

  • Butter, olive oil, and heavy cream

  • Stone ground mustard, sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, garlic powder, ground nutmeg

  • Shaved Brussels sprouts

  • Hazelnuts and parmesan

brussels sprouts being shaved to make creamed brussels sprouts
shaved brussels sprouts, shallot, garlic, heavy cream, stone ground mustard and spices cooking in a skillet

How To Make Creamed Brussels Sprouts

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. Cook the shallot and garlic until softened.

  3. Add the butter to the skillet and stir in the heavy cream, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, nutmeg and bring to a simmer.

  4. Stir in the Brussels sprouts and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the skillet and cook until Brussels sprouts turn bright green.

  5. Toast the hazelnuts in a medium skillet.

  6. Stir the parmesan into the Brussels sprouts, and cook for a few minutes to thicken the sauce.

  7. Sprinkle the toasted hazelnuts over the Brussels sprouts.

creamed brussels sprouts made with heavy cream and parmesan topped with toasted hazelnuts in a skillet

How to Store Leftovers + Tips

  • Leftovers will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. We don’t recommend freezing leftovers because cream tends to break when it’s frozen and reheated.

  • To make ahead: Make this whole dish up to two days ahead! Just stop before adding the parmesan cheese. When ready to serve, simply heat up the skillet, stir in the parm and top with hazelnuts. If it’s gotten too thick, add a little more heavy cream and adjust salt as needed.

  • Shaving the brussels: You can buy brussel sprouts pre-shaved at the store, but it’s easy enough to do it at home. Simply trim the ends of the sprouts and toss them in your food processor with the slicer attachment on. Alternatively, you can use a mandolin, just watch those fingers!

creamed brussels sprouts made with heavy cream and parmesan topped with toasted hazelnuts in a skillet

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Creamed Brussels Sprouts

  • Serves: 8
  • Prep Time:  15 min
  • Cook Time:  25 min
  • Calories: 404

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 large shallots, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, grated
  • 4 tablespoons (½ stick) salted butter
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons stone ground mustard
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1½ pounds shaved Brussels sprouts (about 7 cups)
  • ½ cup hazelnuts, roughly chopped
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is glistening, add the shallot and cook until softened, but not quite browned, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more.

  2. Add the butter to the skillet. Once the butter is melted, stir in the heavy cream, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, nutmeg and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Brussels sprouts and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until the Brussels sprouts are bright green and begin to wilt, about 8 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the hazelnuts and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly toasted, about 5-8 minutes.

  4. Stir the Parmesan into the Brussels sprouts. Cook, stirring, until thickened and creamy, about 5 minutes more.

  5. Top the Brussels sprouts with the toasted hazelnuts and serve immediately.

Nutrition Info

  • Per Serving
  • Amount
  • Calories404
  • Protein9 g
  • Carbohydrates24 g
  • Total Fat32 g
  • Dietary Fiber7 g
  • Cholesterol73 mg
  • sodium375 mg
  • Total Sugars9 g

Creamed Brussels Sprouts

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  • Erin

    Can the creamed Brussels sprouts be made ahead of time? I want to take to thanksgiving. What’s the best way to prepare ahead of time? Thank you! Enjoy all of your recipes

    Sure! Just reheat over low before serving. Hope you enjoy, Happy Thanksgiving!

  • Jenn

    Next level indeed. Best brussel sprouts I've made!

    Thanks Jenn, glad you enjoyed them!