Want to blow somebody's mind this Thanksgiving? Serve these Brussels sprouts. Yes, Brussels sprouts. No, this isn't some kind of sick joke. They're browned, smothered in cream, then braised until silken deliciousness is achieved. Cruciferous candy. Sure, there are plenty of lower calorie ways of making Brussels sprouts, but it IS Thanksgiving after all. And today, I'm thankful for cream!
Creamy Braised Brussels Sprouts
One bite and the ThirdGrader said, Brussels sprouts aren't as evil as I thought!
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 lb. Brussels sprouts (2-3 stalks worth), trimmed, cut in half or quartered
1 cup cream
Salt and pepper
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook sprouts until lightly browned in spots, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in cream and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sprouts are tender and cream is reduced and lightly brown. Sprinkle with lemon juice to taste, perhaps more salt and pepper, and serve.
Source: Adapted from All About Braising by Molly Stevens
Local Ingredients:
Brussels sprouts: Waltham Fields Community Farm, Waltham, MA
Butter: Cabot, Cabot, VT
Cream: High Lawn Farm, Lee, MA
We LOVE brussels sprouts but I sometimes find them a little bitter. I will definitely give this recipe a try because sometimes you just need the cream!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving with your family!
Posted by: NancyJ | November 23, 2011 at 07:48 AM
These garnered compliments and a couple people asked for the recipe. I sent them a link to this blog. Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Mark | November 26, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Mark: Happy Thanksgiving to you, too! So glad you guys enjoyed them!
NancyJ: The cream definitely tempers any bitterness and somehow brings out some sweetness. Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving, too!
Posted by: Tammy | November 26, 2011 at 02:08 PM
Tammy - I made the Brussels sprouts tonight for dinner with Sirloin tips and baked sweet potatoes. They were AWESOME!!!
That will be my new "go to" recipe for brussels sprouts!
Posted by: NancyJ | November 26, 2011 at 08:58 PM
This is my favorite way to eat em. Soooo good!
Posted by: Husband | November 26, 2011 at 10:25 PM
I am soooooo fired up to try this. I love sprouts but I don't think of them often (poor sprouts). Gotta try this...thanks for the recipe!
Posted by: Robert Prestidge | November 29, 2011 at 05:56 AM
Unfortunately they didn't fare so well at our house. The 10 yr old said they looked like barf, and made the following blessing, "Bless us o Lord for this food we are forced to consume..."
I thought they were delicious!!!!!!
Posted by: Rebecca | December 03, 2011 at 08:45 PM
I don't know what I did wrong, but my cream curdled during the last few minutes and looked um...ewww
These look so yummy I'll try it again!
Posted by: Sherri | December 06, 2011 at 09:02 PM
Impressive blog! -Arron
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