Easy Cheesy Brussels Sprouts
This Easy Cheesy Brussels Sprouts recipe will have even non veggies lovers lining up for this cheesy saucy plate of deliciousness!! Enhanced with my secret ingredient of honey Dijon mustard which adds an amazing sweet and tangy depth of flavor. Perfect for a vegetarian side dish with dinner or for a loaded Brussels sprouts cheese side dish for the holidays by topping with some yummy bacon.
For more veggie side dishes, try my roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes, honey roasted carrots, orange glazed carrots, roasted red potatoes, and my easy crack green beans.
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Cheesy Brussels sprouts in oven
The creamy cheddar cheese really helps to elevate the oven roasted tender Brussels sprouts by adding a luscious texture to each bite.
The melted cheddar cheese also helps to balance the bitterness of the Brussels sprouts to make a comforting dish than many enjoy.
I love that you can make this dish with and without bacon depending on what your serving and what you fancy.
Recipe Snapshot
EASY: just 15 minutes of prep time
CHEESY GOODNESS: non Brussels sprout lovers like
MAKE AHEAD: bake when ready the next day
Popular versatile side dish that pairs so well with chicken, turkey and ham dinners
For easy side dish casseroles I have you covered with Paula Deans amazing cheesy corn casserole, green bean casserole, pineapple casserole, Ruth’s Chris sweet potato casserole, and my copycat Cracker Barrel cheesy hash brown casserole.
Ingredients
- Brussels Sprouts – 2lb. or 4 cups of fresh sprouts with the ends trimmed and removing any loose leaves, you can use frozen Brussels sprouts by following the directions on the package
- Cheddar Cheese – shredded cheddar cheese or use your favortite cheese and use my reference for the best cheese for melting
- Butter
- All Purpose Flour
- Milk
- Honey Dijon Mustard – you can also use Dijon mustard, it really adds complexity to the dish by enhancing the overall flavor
- Salt and Pepper
Variation: Top with cooked chopped bacon, cooked crumbled bacon or bacon bits to make a cheesy bacon Brussels sprout recipe. It’s so easy and so good with Turkey or ham!!
How to make cheesy Brussels sprouts
These Brussels sprouts with cheese sauce come together very quickly and are a great side dish for any meal. These delish Brussel sprouts may be the only way you’ll ever eat them after you try this recipe 🙂
1. Trim the ends from the Brussels sprouts and remove and loose leaves.
2. In a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, cook Brussels sprouts for 10 – 12 minutes. Drain well. (This step really helps to get them perfectly fork tender when you bake them)
3. In a medium-sized heavy-bottom saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
4. Gradually whisk in flour, stirring constantly for 1 and 1/2 minutes.
5. Slowly whisk in milk, and continue to cook while whisking constantly.
6. Cook sauce for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
7. Stir in honey-dijon mustard, salt and pepper.
8. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, then add in Brussels sprouts and combine.
9. Spoon into a greased 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
10. Top with remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
11. Bake in 375F oven for 25 minutes.
Handy tip: Make Ahead!
Make this Brussels sprouts with cheese dish ahead of time by completing up to step 10 in the instructions without baking it. Store in the fridge covered with wrap and bake uncovered the next day when ready. Great for saving time during the holidays.
Storage and reheating instructions
Store leftovers by covering with wrap or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat a single serving using a microwave-safe dish with 30 second intervals until heated through. Or bake a larger portion in a 350° oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through.
Other great side dish recipes you might like!
Sweet and White Scalloped Potatoes Au Gratin
Broccoli Rice and Cheese Casserole
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Easy Cheesy Brussels Sprouts
- Total Time: 52 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
Description
This Easy Cheesy Brussels Sprouts recipe will have even non veggies lovers lining up for this cheesy saucy plate of deliciousness!! Enhanced with my secret ingredient of honey Dijon mustard which adds an amazing sweet and tangy depth of flavor. Perfect for a vegetarian side dish with dinner or for a loaded Brussels sprouts cheese side dish for the holidays by topping with some yummy bacon.
Ingredients
2 lb. brussels sprouts
2 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 tsp. honey-dijon mustard
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 and 1/2 cups shredded Old Cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Trim the ends from the Brussels sprouts and remove and loose leaves.
2. In a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, cook Brussels sprouts for 10 – 12 minutes. Drain well.
3. In a medium-sized heavy-bottom saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
4. Gradually whisk in flour, stirring constantly for 1 and 1/2 minutes.
5. Gradually whisk in milk, and continue to cook while whisking constantly.
6. Cook sauce for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
7. Stir in honey-dijon mustard, salt and pepper.
8. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, then add in Brussels sprouts and combine.
9. Spoon into a greased 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
10. Top with remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
11. Bake in 375F oven for 25 minutes.
Notes
Storage and reheating instructions:
Store leftovers by covering with wrap or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat a single serving using a microwave-safe dish with 30 second intervals until heated through. Or bake a larger portion in a 350° oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 scoops
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 7.7 g
- Sodium: 428.5 mg
- Fat: 15.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 21.7 g
- Fiber: 5.9 g
- Protein: 15.9 g
- Cholesterol: 44.5 mg
This looks so good Sandra, can’t wait to try this recipe out. Give me all the cheese covered things. So yumm.
Thanks Lena! I hope you enjoy them 🙂
Hello can I make this recipe with frozen brussel sprouts?
Diane
Yes, you can use frozen brussel sprouts!
I half and roasted my sprouts first.
Then added sauce, threw under broiler.
Was a big hit at my friend’s party.
That’s great! you’ve got me craving sprouts now! I’m glad you enjoyed the dish and thanks for stopping by 🙂 Sandra
Love this cheesy Brussels sprout dish. The best is part even the kids would eat and enjoy it!!
I made it, it was Delicious!
Oh that’s fantastic! Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know. 🙂 Sandra
I made it, it was soooo Delicious