# Need help finding a Brussels Sprout recipe **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [December 19, 2016, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-finding-a-brussels-sprout-recipe/775147 "2016-12-19T17:00:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2016, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-finding-a-brussels-sprout-recipe/775147/1 "2016-12-19T17:00:10Z")
Or I lost the recipe card from Publix, and need the assistance of the teaming millions to save Christmas Dinner. About two years ago, the grocery store, publix had published a meal idea recipe card. The main course was rather forgettable, but it also had a side dish made from Brussels Sprouts that tasted **good**. (I know, right?) I cannot find the card, so I am turning to the only group of folks who can help me. Here is what I remember. You saute halved sprouts and shallots in fresh bacon fat and then sprinkle a grated hard cheese over it while hot, so it gets all melty. I remember the cheese was from the deli (not dairy) case and was kind of pricey. If anyone has a copy or can find a copy or can find a similar recipe, I will be very grateful, and will raise a glass of wine to your name. The good wine, even.[sup]1[/sup] [sub]1 - Not _that_ good wine. We’re saving that for our anniversary.[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2016, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-finding-a-brussels-sprout-recipe/775147/2 "2016-12-19T17:13:50Z")
Was it Jamie Oliver’s recipe? He just calls for Parmesan or some other hard cheese. But olive oil, not bacon. > **[Parmesan Brussel Sprouts | Vegetable Recipes | Jamie Oliver](https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/parmesan-brussels-sprouts/)** > > If you think you hate brussel sprouts you have to try this recipe for parmesan brussel sprouts from Jamie Oliver, because it just might change your mind. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2016, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-finding-a-brussels-sprout-recipe/775147/3 "2016-12-19T17:43:06Z")
Mrs Magill just reminded me that it was ---
**Author:** ![Lsura](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7993a0/32.png) [@Lsura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lsura)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2016, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-finding-a-brussels-sprout-recipe/775147/4 "2016-12-19T17:43:36Z")
Maybe the brussel sprouts recipe on [this page](http://www.publix.com/recipes-planning/aprons-simple-meals/satisfying-sides)? ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2016, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-finding-a-brussels-sprout-recipe/775147/5 "2016-12-19T18:06:35Z")
Gruyère cheese. ---
**Author:** ![Skammer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skammer/32/143_2.png) [@Skammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skammer)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2016, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-finding-a-brussels-sprout-recipe/775147/6 "2016-12-19T18:36:55Z")
I’m a gonna let you finish, but [this](http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/roasted-brussels-sprouts-wild-mushroom-cream.aspx) is the best Brussels sprouts recipe of all time. All time! I am forbidden from showing up at Thanksgiving without them. I usually can’t get wild mushrooms, so I just get a the mushroom blend from Publix. (Brussels sprouts with Wild Mushrooms and Cream) ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2016, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-finding-a-brussels-sprout-recipe/775147/7 "2016-12-20T00:30:25Z")
The best BS recipe EVER! 1. Take brussell sprouts out of package. 2. Place them in the garbage. 3. Make a good mac&cheese instead. ---
**Author:** ![snfaulkner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snfaulkner/32/433_2.png) [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2016, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-finding-a-brussels-sprout-recipe/775147/8 "2016-12-20T00:52:32Z")
> [@jayjay](#): > > The best BS recipe EVER! > > 1. Take brussell sprouts out of package. > 2. Place them in the garbage. > 3. Make a good mac&cheese instead. Dammit! I came here to make suggest the same thing, just replace mac and cheese with “open a beer” ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2016, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-finding-a-brussels-sprout-recipe/775147/9 "2016-12-20T01:08:05Z")
Poor Brussels sprouts. ☹ One of my favorite vegetables when prepared in the myriad of ways that it’s actually good (i.e. not boiling the crap out of them.) ---
**Author:** ![SantaMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/da6949/32.png) [@SantaMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SantaMan)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2016, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-finding-a-brussels-sprout-recipe/775147/10 "2016-12-20T01:18:06Z")
Are Brussels Sprouts one of those genetic things like CIlantro? ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2016, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-finding-a-brussels-sprout-recipe/775147/11 "2016-12-20T01:20:10Z")
> [@Lsura](#): > > Maybe the brussel sprouts recipe on [this page](http://www.publix.com/recipes-planning/aprons-simple-meals/satisfying-sides)? That’s it! No wonder I couldn’t find it, I was looking for it by itself. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2016, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-finding-a-brussels-sprout-recipe/775147/12 "2016-12-20T01:23:01Z")
> [@jayjay](#): > > The best BS recipe EVER! > > 1. Take brussell sprouts out of package. > 2. Place them in the garbage. > 3. Make a good mac&cheese instead. Try that creamed Brussels sprout recipe above. That’s good eating. ---
**Author:** ![Lsura](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7993a0/32.png) [@Lsura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lsura)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2016, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-finding-a-brussels-sprout-recipe/775147/13 "2016-12-20T02:50:27Z")
> [@Mollie\_Magill](#): > > That’s it! No wonder I couldn’t find it, I was looking for it by itself. > > Thank you. You’re welcome. 🙂 Being off work this week and next, this is the only thing I put my librarian skills to use for today. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2016, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-finding-a-brussels-sprout-recipe/775147/14 "2016-12-20T04:07:02Z")
> [@SantaMan](#): > > Are Brussels Sprouts one of those genetic things like CIlantro? I have no idea. But I have no love for any of the brassicas. ---
**Author:** ![Wallaby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/dc4da7/32.png) [@Wallaby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wallaby)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2016, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-finding-a-brussels-sprout-recipe/775147/15 "2016-12-20T04:35:48Z")
> [@jayjay](#): > > The best BS recipe EVER! > > 1. Take brussell sprouts out of package. > 2. Place them in the garbage. > 3. Make a good mac&cheese instead. Well, step 3 is just gravy. Insert your choice. Seriously, the OP should be re-titled “Need Help - I’m thinking of trying Brussels Sprouts again. How do I stop?”. ---
**Author:** ![SantaMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/da6949/32.png) [@SantaMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SantaMan)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2016, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-finding-a-brussels-sprout-recipe/775147/16 "2016-12-20T04:59:19Z")
[Turns out Brussels sprouts taste has the genetic component](https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2011/nov/01/brussel-sprout-gene) ---
**Author:** ![levdrakon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/49beb7/32.png) [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2016, 9:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-finding-a-brussels-sprout-recipe/775147/17 "2016-12-20T09:34:46Z")
I looooove Brussels Sprouts! ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2016, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-finding-a-brussels-sprout-recipe/775147/18 "2016-12-20T17:01:13Z")
I like eating Brussels sprouts pretending they’re whole heads of cabbage and I am a giant. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2016, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-finding-a-brussels-sprout-recipe/775147/19 "2016-12-20T17:11:58Z")
> [@SantaMan](#): > > [Turns out Brussels sprouts taste has the genetic component](https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2011/nov/01/brussel-sprout-gene) If I remember correctly, I think so-called “supertasters” in general also have a greater aversion to brassica/cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, etc.) This is separate from the PTC angle of this article. (I taste PTC just fine–as do most people-- and I love Brussels sprouts. I am not a supertaster, though.) ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2016, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-finding-a-brussels-sprout-recipe/775147/20 "2016-12-20T17:30:34Z")
Cut the sprouts in half vertically and core them. Steam the leaves until tender and then saute them in bacon fat and some finely chopped garlic and sweet onions or shallots. Season with salt and pepper and stir in some crumbled bacon. _Viola_! :o [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-finding-a-brussels-sprout-recipe/775147.md?page=2)