Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts recipe with 5 tasty flavors to turn ordinary sprouts into a mouthwatering side everyone will love
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional but highly recommended)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar (packed, to help with caramelizing)
Instructions
- Prep your Brussels sprouts: After trimming and halving, pat them dry. Excess moisture steams them instead of caramelizing.
- Heat the pan: Use a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and butter.
- Start cooking: Place the sprouts cut-side down in the hot pan in a single layer. Don’t crowd the pan. Let cook untouched for 5–7 minutes until golden brown edges form.
- Add garlic, salt, and pepper: Toss sprouts gently, then add garlic and seasoning. Cook another 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the sweet touch: Sprinkle brown sugar and stir well to deepen caramel flavor.
- Finish with balsamic vinegar: Drizzle over sprouts, stir for 1–2 minutes and let liquid reduce slightly.
- Serve hot: Right from the pan for best crispy, sweet, and savory flavor.