Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Hot Honey and Candied Pecans by @spinachandbacon

≈ 35 min

4 servings

🥬

450 g

Brussels sprouts

🧀

85 g

Blue cheese

🧀

110 g

Cream cheese

🫒

15 ml

Olive oil

🧂

2.5 ml

Seasoning salt

🍯

15 ml

Hot honey

🍬

38 g

Brown sugar

🌰

38 g

Pecan pieces

🧂

0.5 g

Salt

💧

120 ml

Water

  1. Trim
    • Brussels sprouts

    Trim the stem ends from 1 lb Brussels sprouts and halve them lengthwise.

  2. Heat
    • Olive oil
    • Brussels sprouts

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the halved Brussels sprouts cut-side down.

  3. Season
    • Seasoning salt
    • Brussels sprouts

    Season the Brussels sprouts with 1/2 tsp seasoning salt and cook until their cut sides are browned, about 5 minutes.

  4. Add
    • Water
    • Brussels sprouts

    Add 1/2 cup water to the skillet and cover it, then steam the Brussels sprouts until fork-tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.

  5. Transfer
    • Brussels sprouts

    Transfer the tender Brussels sprouts to a serving dish and keep them warm.

  6. Combine
    • Cream cheese
    • Blue cheese

    Combine 4 oz cream cheese and 3 oz blue cheese in a small saucepan over low heat.

  7. Stir
    • Cream cheese
    • Blue cheese

    Stir the cheeses until melted into a smooth creamy sauce, about 3 to 4 minutes.

  8. Pour
    • Brussels sprouts
    • Cream cheese
    • Blue cheese

    Pour the warm blue cheese sauce over the cooked Brussels sprouts and gently toss to coat.

  9. Combine
    • Pecan pieces
    • Brown sugar
    • Hot honey

    Combine 1/3 cup pecan pieces, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp hot honey, and 1 pinch salt in a small saucepan over medium heat.

  10. Stir
    • Pecan pieces
    • Brown sugar
    • Hot honey

    Stir the pecans until the sugar melts and coats them in a glossy candy coating, about 3 to 5 minutes.

  11. Spoon
    • Brussels sprouts
    • Pecan pieces
    • Hot honey

    Spoon the hot-honey candied pecans over the creamy Brussels sprouts and serve immediately.

Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Hot Honey and Candied Pecans by @spinachandbacon

≈ 35 min

4 servings

🥬

450 g

Brussels sprouts

🧀

85 g

Blue cheese

🧀

110 g

Cream cheese

🫒

15 ml

Olive oil

🧂

2.5 ml

Seasoning salt

🍯

15 ml

Hot honey

🍬

38 g

Brown sugar

🌰

38 g

Pecan pieces

🧂

0.5 g

Salt

💧

120 ml

Water

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Trim the stem ends from 1 lb Brussels sprouts and halve them lengthwise.

    🥬Brussels sprouts
    🔪Chef's knife
    🪵Cutting board

  2. Step 2/11

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the halved Brussels sprouts cut-side down.

    🫒Olive oil
    🥬Brussels sprouts
    🍳Large skillet
    🥄Measuring spoons

  3. Step 3/11

    Season the Brussels sprouts with 1/2 tsp seasoning salt and cook until their cut sides are browned, about 5 minutes.

    🧂Seasoning salt
    🥬Brussels sprouts
    🍳Large skillet
    🥄Measuring spoons
    🥄Wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/11

    Add 1/2 cup water to the skillet and cover it, then steam the Brussels sprouts until fork-tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.

    💧Water
    🥬Brussels sprouts
    🍳Large skillet
    🥄Measuring cups

  5. Step 5/11

    Transfer the tender Brussels sprouts to a serving dish and keep them warm.

    🥬Brussels sprouts
    🥄Wooden spoon
    🍳Serving dish

  6. Step 6/11

    Combine 4 oz cream cheese and 3 oz blue cheese in a small saucepan over low heat.

    🧀Cream cheese
    🧀Blue cheese
    🍲Small saucepan
    🥄Wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/11

    Stir the cheeses until melted into a smooth creamy sauce, about 3 to 4 minutes.

    🧀Cream cheese
    🧀Blue cheese
    🍲Small saucepan
    🥄Wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/11

    Pour the warm blue cheese sauce over the cooked Brussels sprouts and gently toss to coat.

    🥬Brussels sprouts
    🧀Cream cheese
    🧀Blue cheese
    🍳Serving dish
    🥄Wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/11

    Combine 1/3 cup pecan pieces, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp hot honey, and 1 pinch salt in a small saucepan over medium heat.

    🌰Pecan pieces
    🍬Brown sugar
    🍯Hot honey
    🧂Salt
    🍲Small saucepan
    🥄Measuring cups
    🥄Measuring spoons
    🥄Wooden spoon

  10. Step 10/11

    Stir the pecans until the sugar melts and coats them in a glossy candy coating, about 3 to 5 minutes.

    🌰Pecan pieces
    🍬Brown sugar
    🍯Hot honey
    🍲Small saucepan
    🥄Wooden spoon

  11. Step 11/11

    Spoon the hot-honey candied pecans over the creamy Brussels sprouts and serve immediately.

    🥬Brussels sprouts
    🌰Pecan pieces
    🍯Hot honey
    🍳Serving dish
    🥄Wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Dairy, Oil, Seasoning, Sweetener, Condiment, Nuts, Liquid

Ingredients

Brussels sprouts, Blue cheese, Cream cheese, Olive oil, Seasoning salt, Hot honey, Brown sugar, Pecan pieces, Salt, Water

Notes

Seasoning salt (Lawry's brand), Water (amount not specified)

Allergens

Milk, Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Calories

310 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 10g, Carbohydrates: 22g, Fiber: 5g, Sugars: 15g, Fat: 22g, Saturated fat: 9g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 180mg, Potassium: 510mg, Sodium: 430mg, Iron: 1.8mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 75mg, Vitamin K: 150mcg, Vitamin A: 180mcg, Folate: 70mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Chef's knife, Cutting board, Large skillet, Small saucepan, Wooden spoon, Measuring cups, Measuring spoons, Serving dish

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Side Dish

Occasions

Thanksgiving, Holiday Dinner, Weeknight Dinner, Potluck

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@spinachandbacon

Origin

Cuisine

American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Tender, Crunchy, Sticky

Flavors

Savory, Tangy, Sweet, Spicy, Nutty, Salty

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool before refrigerating,Store candied pecans separately when possible), freezer : 1 month (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Texture of the cream sauce and sprouts may change after thawing)