BRUSSELS SPROUTS GRILLED CHEESE RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Brussels Sprouts Grilled Cheese Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by devogirl

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices crusty wheat bread
1 pound brussels sprouts
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1/2 onion, sliced
4-5 slices fontina cheese
1 teaspoon black pepper
generous pinch kosher salt
generous pinch red chili flakes (optional)

Steps:

Prep brussels sprouts: boil sprouts in water for 6 to 8 minutes, drain. In a skillet over low medium heat, melt butter, then add onion. Cook until slightly brown, then add sage. After about 5 minutes, add sprouts, sprinkle on kosher salt and pepper (and red chili flakes if you're feeling spicy), then saute for another 6 to 8 minutes, until slightly charred. Remove from heat. Chop brussels sprouts until shredded. Lay bread on workable surface. Then layer on cheese and heave on shredded sprouts. Sprinkle with more back pepper, top with more cheese, and top with another slice of bread. Brown in skillet (yes, the one coated in the sage butter. Trust me.) until cheese is melted and bread is browned, about 3 minutes each side. Remove from heat, slice in half, and serve. Makes two sandwiches. *Devogirl made it differently. I made a raw shredded brussels sprouts salad once that was amazing; besides, never boil brussels sprouts! For this recipe, I will first shave the brussels sprouts, then cook with onion, butter, and sage.