Brussels Sprouts in Creamy Cheese-Mustard Sauce: Creamy and Delicious!
This delightful dish features fresh Brussels sprouts enveloped in a velvety cheese-mustard sauce, creating a unique flavor experience. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it’s quick to prepare and sure to impress even the skeptics.
- Author: Ruby
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European
- 500 g fresh Brussels sprouts
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 150 g cream cheese (plain or herb)
- 100 ml vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon mustard (medium or Dijon, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for a sweet note)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
- Prepare the Brussels sprouts: First, wash the fresh Brussels sprouts thoroughly. Remove the outer leaves and trim the stem ends. Halve larger sprouts to ensure even cooking.
- Blanch the Brussels sprouts: Bring lightly salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add the prepared Brussels sprouts and cook for about 8-10 minutes until they are tender-crisp. They should still offer slight resistance when pierced with a fork.
- Drain the Brussels sprouts: After cooking, drain the Brussels sprouts and set them aside. Be careful not to wait too long, or they will become too soft.
- Prepare the cheese-mustard sauce: In a medium-sized pan, heat the butter or olive oil over medium heat. Once the fat is hot, add the cream cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Stir in the vegetable broth: Gradually add the vegetable broth to the pan, stirring well. Ensure there are no lumps and the sauce becomes nice and creamy.
- Add mustard and honey: Stir in the mustard and optional honey to add a hint of sweetness. Season with salt and pepper, and let the sauce simmer briefly until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Combine Brussels sprouts with the sauce: Add the pre-cooked Brussels sprouts to the pan with the sauce and mix well, ensuring the sprouts are evenly coated. Let simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the Brussels sprouts in cheese-mustard sauce in a bowl and garnish with freshly chopped parsley or chives. Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: For a richer flavor, you can use ricotta or cottage cheese instead of cream cheese. If you prefer a vegan option, substitute the cream cheese with a plant-based cream alternative and ensure the vegetable broth is free of animal products.