Description
Creamed Brussels Sprouts is a delicious and creamy vegetable side dish featuring tender, finely shredded Brussels sprouts combined with a rich garlic-infused double cream sauce, lightly seasoned with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Perfect for pairing with a Sunday roast or any comforting meal year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 800 g Brussels sprouts (washed and trimmed)
- 1 clove garlic (skin removed and bruised)
Dairy & Seasoning
- 300 ml double cream (heavy cream)
- Grated nutmeg, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Brussels Sprouts: Wash, trim, and cut a small cross at the base of each Brussels sprout stem to ensure even cooking. Place sprouts in a large pan of salted boiling water and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender.
- Drain and Shred: Drain the cooked sprouts and set aside to cool until manageable by hand. Once cooled, finely shred the Brussels sprouts using a sharp kitchen knife.
- Make Cream Sauce: In a saucepan, combine the double cream and bruised garlic clove. Heat over medium heat and bring to a slow boil, stirring frequently to prevent the cream from burning.
- Reduce Sauce: Simmer the cream mixture until reduced by half. Remove the pan from the heat and discard the garlic clove.
- Combine and Season: Add the shredded Brussels sprouts into the reduced cream sauce. Grate some nutmeg over the mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Warm and Serve: Stir everything together thoroughly so the sprouts are completely coated in the creamy sauce. Warm gently if needed and serve immediately as a rich, comforting side dish.
Notes
- Creamed Brussels sprouts make an excellent vegetable side that pairs wonderfully with classic Sunday roasts or hearty winter meals.
- Shredding the sprouts after cooking creates a delicate texture that blends nicely with the creamy sauce.
- Adjust seasoning and nutmeg according to personal preference for flavor balance.
- Use fresh double cream (heavy cream) for the best rich and silky sauce.
- This recipe highlights simple ingredients with minimal preparation for an easy yet indulgent vegetable dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 115 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 26 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 34 mg
