Caramelized Brussels Sprouts With Cheese Crust Recipes

CARAMELIZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Prepare the brussels sprouts by peeling off 2 to 3 of the dark outer leaves; trim stem ends.
• In a Dutch oven or 12" skillet heat the sugar over medium high heat until sugar begins to melt, shaking pan occasionally to heat sugar evenly.
• Once sugar starts to melt, reduce heat and cook until sugar begins to turn brown.
• Add butter; stir until melted.
• Add the vinegars.
• Cook and stir for 1 minute.
• Add the water and salt.
• Bring to boiling; add the sprouts.
• Return to boiling; reduce heat.
• Simmer, covered, for 6 minutes.
• Uncover; cook about 15 minutes longer or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the sprouts are coated with a golden glaze, stirring occasionally.
• Keep warm until serving.

CARAMELIZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CHEESE CRUST

Steps:

• Toss cleaned and cut sprouts in a light coating of olive oil.
• Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Do not overheat. Place the brussels sprouts in the pan flat side down in a single layer. Sprinkle with a couple pinches of salt. Cover and cook for roughly 5 minutes; the bottoms of the sprouts should only show a hint of browning.
• Uncover and increase the heat until the flat sides are deeply browned and caramelized. Add the minced garlic to the pan then turn the sprouts to the rounded side to brown slightly.
• Season with additional salt and the freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle on top your cheese of choice. If desired, dust lightly with breadcrumbs.