Best 8 Creamy Cucumber Brussels Sprouts Recipes

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Do you enjoy the refreshing taste of cucumbers and the earthy, slightly bitter flavor of Brussels sprouts? If so, prepare your taste buds for a delightful fusion of flavors with creamy cucumber Brussels sprouts. This unique dish is a culinary symphony of textures and tastes, offering a delectable blend of crisp, tender, and creamy elements. Whether you're seeking a light and refreshing side dish, a nutritious vegetarian entree, or a healthy yet flavorful addition to your dinner spread, creamy cucumber Brussels sprouts will tantalize your palate and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY BRUSSELS SPROUTS



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Add garlic, shallot, cayenne and nutmeg to these Brussels sprouts to make them irresistible.

Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small shallot, chopped
1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and sliced
1 cup heavy cream
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until melted. Add the garlic and shallot and cook, stirring, until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the Brussels sprouts and stir until well coated in the butter. Add the cream, cayenne, nutmeg, 1/2 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook until the Brussels sprouts are soft, about 15 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook until they are tender and the liquid has reduced into a creamy sauce, about 10 minutes more.

CREAMED BAKED BRUSSELS SPROUTS



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While we absolutely love a roasted Brussels sprout, shaved Brussels sprouts add much-appreciated versatility to the mix. The fact that you can now buy them pre-shaved at your supermarket is a huge time saver, turning this into a 30-minute side perfect for any holiday table. We tossed the sprouts with melty cheeses and baked them until rich and bubbly for a vegetable dish even the pickiest kids will come back for.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large shallot, chopped
2 pounds shredded Brussels sprouts
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan (about 1 3/4 ounces)
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons salad dressing spread
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a large high-sided saute pan or wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and shallot and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add half of the Brussels sprouts, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring often, until the sprouts are softened and wilted, about 1 minute. Add the remaining sprouts and continue to cook until tender and bright green, about 5 minutes more. Stir in the Monterey Jack, cream, Parmesan and 1/3 cup of the salad dressing spread until combined. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Stir the remaining 3 tablespoons salad dressing spread with the panko, parsley and remaining 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a small bowl, then sprinkle over the top of the casserole. Bake until the breadcrumbs are well browned and toasted and the sauce is bubbling all over, 30 to 35 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.

CREAMY BAKED BRUSSELS SPROUTS



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Make and share this Creamy Baked Brussels Sprouts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingMonster

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups Brussels sprouts, frozen
2 green onions or 1 small onion, chopped
8 soda crackers, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (10 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Defrost the brussels sprouts slightly in the microwave, just so you can cut them in half easily with a sharp knife.
  • Cut all brussels sprouts in half, if needed so they are all similar in size.
  • In another bowl, mix the rest of ingredients, add the brussels sprouts and toss lightly until they are all coated.
  • Put into a greased casserole dish and bake about 1/2 hour in 325 degree oven until bubbly hot and the brussels sprouts are nice and tender.

CREAMY CUCUMBER BRUSSELS SPROUTS



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Brussels sprouts in a creamy cucumber sauce. Delicious!

Provided by Shauna

Categories     Brussels Sprouts Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed
½ cup butter
2 medium cucumbers, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
⅛ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place Brussels sprouts in a pot with enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes, or until tender.
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place cucumbers in the skillet, and cook 5 minutes, until tender. Set aside cucumbers, and mix the flour into the butter to form a roux. Mix in the milk, bouillon, and pepper, and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • In a baking dish, mix the Brussels sprouts and cucumbers. Drizzle with the butter sauce, and gently toss to coat.
  • Cover, and bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 35.4 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 126.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

CREAMY CUCUMBER BRUSSELS SPROUTS



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Brussels sprouts in a creamy cucumber sauce. Delicious!

Provided by Shauna

Categories     Brussels Sprouts Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed
½ cup butter
2 medium cucumbers, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
⅛ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place Brussels sprouts in a pot with enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes, or until tender.
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place cucumbers in the skillet, and cook 5 minutes, until tender. Set aside cucumbers, and mix the flour into the butter to form a roux. Mix in the milk, bouillon, and pepper, and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • In a baking dish, mix the Brussels sprouts and cucumbers. Drizzle with the butter sauce, and gently toss to coat.
  • Cover, and bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 35.4 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 126.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

RICH AND CREAMY BRUSSELS SPROUTS



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Here's a great way to dress up brussels sprouts. Almonds give this rich creamy dish a nutty texture and flavor.-Lucy Meyring, Walden, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/4 pounds fresh brussels sprouts or 1 package (18 ounces) frozen brussels sprouts
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/4 cup whole milk
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook brussels sprouts in boiling water. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine the soup, milk, cheese, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts. Drain brussels sprouts; transfer to a serving dish. Add water chestnuts and cheese sauce. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 413mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CUCUMBERS IN CREAM



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"WE HAD an enormous vegetable garden, so we enjoyed freshly picked cucumbers in summer. After the cucumber were sliced and soaked awhile in salt water. Mother added thick cream, which she carefully scooped from the top of some fresh milk."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine cucumbers, onion, water and salt. Let stand for 1 hour; drain and rinse. In a serving bowl, beat cream, sugar and vinegar. Add cucumbers and onion; toss gently. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CREAMY BRUSSELS SPROUTS



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Make and share this Creamy Brussels Sprouts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kim127

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 slices thick-cut bacon
1 cup shallot, thinly sliced (about 4)
1 lb Brussels sprout, trimmed and cut in half
1/3 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup gruyere cheese, finely grated (about 3 oz)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain the bacon and discard all but 2 tablespoons of the fat.
  • Add the shallots and the Brussels sprouts and cook over medium heat until the shallots are soft and the sprouts have begun to turn golden (about 10 minutes).
  • Add the wine, salt, and pepper. Stir well, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the chicken stock and stir.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook until the sprouts are tender and the liquid is syrupy and reduced to half (about 20 minutes).
  • Transfer to an 8 x 10 inch casserole.
  • Cut the bacon into 1/2 inch pieces and add it to the Brussels sprouts.
  • Add the cream and sprinkle with the cheese.
  • Bake about 20 minutes, until the liquid is bubbling, the cheese has melted and the top is golden brown.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.2, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 77.3, Sodium 541.6, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 16.1

Tips:

  • Choose the right sprouts. Look for Brussels sprouts that are small and firm, with tightly closed leaves. Avoid any sprouts that are yellowed or have blemishes.
  • Trim the sprouts. Before cooking, trim the stem end of each Brussels sprout and remove any loose outer leaves.
  • Slice the sprouts. For most recipes, you'll want to slice the Brussels sprouts in half or quarters. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Cook the sprouts properly. Brussels sprouts can be cooked in a variety of ways, including roasting, sautéing, and boiling. Be careful not to overcook them, or they will become mushy.
  • Season the sprouts. Brussels sprouts have a slightly bitter flavor, so it's important to season them well. Salt, pepper, and garlic are all good choices.
  • Add other ingredients. Brussels sprouts can be paired with a variety of other ingredients, such as bacon, cheese, nuts, and dried fruit. Get creative and experiment with different flavor combinations.

Conclusion:

Brussels sprouts are a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. With their slightly bitter flavor and crunchy texture, they are a great addition to salads, soups, and stir-fries. They can also be roasted or grilled as a side dish. No matter how you choose to cook them, Brussels sprouts are a healthy and flavorful addition to any meal.

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