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4.8 from 11 reviews

Cheesy Brussels Sprouts

20 minutes
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By: Pamela Reed
Posted:9/28/21
Updated:11/11/24
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Cheesy Brussels Sprouts that only take 20 minutes on the stove top. Brussels sprouts are boiled to soften and then a cheese sauce is made with shredded cheese that’s poured on top. It’s the ultimate must make cheesy side dish!

closeup of brussels sprouts in cheese sauce in saucepan

Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Want to turn someone into a brussels sprouts lover? Simple, make these cheesy brussels sprouts! Just like my Cheesy Broccoli and Cheesy Cauliflower, everybody loves this side dish!

In just 20 minutes you can whip up this simple brussels sprouts recipe. The brussels sprouts are boiled to soften, and then covered in a simple creamy cheese sauce that’s made with ingredients I know you have in your kitchen. Serve, enjoy and then come back for seconds!

brussels sprouts in cheese in blue saucepan on white table.

Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Ingredients

  • Brussels Sprouts, ends trimmed off. This recipe calls for 2 pounds of Brussels sprouts, but if you only have 1 pound, just cut the recipe in half. Want to make 4 pounds for a Thanksgiving side? Easy, just double the recipe.
  • For the cheese sauce: butter, milk, shredded cheese, all-purpose flour. I like shredded orange cheddar cheese for the cream sauce, but if you’re looking for a white sauce, use white cheddar cheese, or mozzarella cheese. Looking for extra creamy? Use Velveeta.
  • Additional: mined garlic, salt and pepper.

How to Make Brussel Sprouts with Cheese

Cut the ends off the sprouts. This is the most time-consuming part, and my least favorite. 🙂

brussels sprouts with ends trimmed off in white bowl.

Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook until a fork easily goes into the brussels sprouts, about 10 minutes and the drain them.

brussels sprouts with steam coming off of them.

In a saucepan make the creamy cheese sauce. This is an easy sauce consisting of butter, milk, shredded cheese, minced garlic, flour and salt & pepper.

cheese sauce in saucepan with spoon stirring it.

Add brussels sprouts into the cheese sauce.

spoon mixing brussels sprouts in cheese sauce in saucepan.

Stir until they’re completely cheesy. Serve and enjoy!

closeup of spoon lifting brussels sprouts out of saucepan.

Storing Leftovers and Freezing

These will keep in your refrigerator for 2-3 days in an airtight container. Heat up in the microwave or put into a saucepan on the stove.

You can freeze these! Make per recipe directions, allow to cool and then package in freezer bags. When we have a big brussels sprouts harvest in the garden, I’ll often make a few batches of these for easy weeknight side dishes. When it’s time to eat, defrost overnight in the fridge or in the microwave quickly.

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4.82 from 11 reviews

20 Minute Cheesy Brussels Sprouts

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Cheesy Brussels Sprouts that only take 20 minutes on the stove top. Brussels sprouts are boiled to soften and then a cheese sauce is made with shredded cheese that's poured on top. It's the ultimate must make cheesy side dish!
By: Pamela Reed
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 20 minutes minutes
serves 8

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Brussels Sprouts ends trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add brussels sprouts, reduce heat to medium and boil for 10-15 minutes, or until a fork easily goes in them. Drain brussels sprouts.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat melt butter with garlic. Stir in flour, salt and pepper and mix for 1 minute. Add milk in and whisk until smooth. Add shredded cheese and mix, until cheese is completely melted and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add brussels sprouts into cheese sauce saucepan and mix to fully coat them. Serve and enjoy!
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: cheesy brussels sprouts
Vegetarian Fall, Spring, Winter
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  1. Jennifer says

    February 9, 2024 at 11:40 pm

    This is actually very yummy! Not overly cheesy tasting, but just right!

    Next time I’m gonna make it with Almond Flour to make it more KETO friendly!

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