Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic + Video

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Roasted Brussel Sprouts with garlic are perfectly tender and flavorful, not mushy. Make this crispy brussel sprouts recipe for your family tonight. Healthy recipes like this only take a handful of ingredients. Certain to be a new favorite recipe! 

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I love making this delicious recipe for holiday dinners. It’s a simple way to have an easy side dish that pairs with just about anything.

This Brussels sprouts recipe has a quick cooking time, and just takes minutes of prep time. Add a couple slices of cooked bacon and you’ve got quite the dish! 

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Garlic

There are so many fresh vegetables in the garden and at farmer’s markets right now that I have been looking for a few new ways to prepare them.

I’ve shared quite a few of my favorites here for you to enjoy.

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Have you had a chance to try my Grilled Zucchini?  It’s one of my favorite ways to use up extra zucchini from the garden.

Summer Vegetable Salad with a tangy basil vinaigrette is very easy to make and bursting with summer flavor!

If you like garlic as much as I do, this Garlic Roasted Broccoli is a simple recipe with a deep caramelized flavor, unlike any other cooking method. You could even add them to this roasted garlic chicken.

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How to Make Crispy Brussel Sprouts

While there are many different ways to prepare Brussel sprouts, if you’re wondering how to make crispy Brussel sprouts, I have a few simple tips for you to follow.

The secret to my recipe is to drizzle olive oil over the Brussel sprouts before roasting them in the oven. 

Some people prefer to add a dash of balsamic vinegar while cooking as well.

These roasted Brussel sprouts with garlic come out perfectly crispy every time.

This recipe is great with bacon too!

Just cut up about 8 slices of thick, cooked bacon and toss them with the veggies. It truly takes this recipe over the top!

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Crispy Brussel Sprouts FAQs

How do you clean brussel sprouts? 

The first step is to pick over the Brussel sprouts and remove any of the outer leaves that are discolored or wilted.

The leaves should be firm and bright green in color. Then, put the Brussel sprouts in a bowl filled with room temperature water.

The water should just cover them completely. Let them soak for about 10 minutes.

Then pour them into a strainer in the sink and rinse them with fresh lukewarm water. Now, you’re ready to cook.

Why are my garlic roasted brussel sprouts soggy? 

If you overcook your garlic Brussel sprouts, they will become soggy. This is because overcooked cabbage and Brussel sprouts release sulfur which makes them mushy.

To prevent this, be sure not to overcook them. They should be firm and have a mild flavor. 

But, it is better if you follow the crispy roasted Brussel sprouts recipe exactly and don’t overcook them.

You also need to be sure that during the roasting process, you’re adding these root vegetables on the baking sheet in a single layer. This is a good way to be sure that the bigger and smaller sprouts are cooking evenly to get those  crispy edges and turning golden brown. 

If you overcrowd this easy recipe, you will notice that your delicious side dish is a bit mushy or soggy. Give them space on the sheet pan so that the fresh Brussels sprouts can cook in the best way. 

How do you fix soggy garlic brussel sprouts? 

If you do find that you’ve overcooked your sprouts, you can easily make them crispy again! Just drizzle them with a little bit of olive oil and make sure they are completely coated.

Add a little bit of salt and pepper before you bake your roasted brussel sprouts with garlic. Cook them at 425°F until the outside is caramelized.

This will give them a slightly crispy texture.

Can I make crispy roasted brussel sprouts from frozen? 

You can make this recipe from frozen Brussel sprouts, provided they were not overcooked to begin with. Just thaw them in the refrigerator and allow them to drain completely.

Then, proceed with the garlic roasted brussel sprouts recipe as it’s written. I really prefer the way they taste when I use fresh Brussel sprouts.

How can you make them taste better? 

Brussel sprouts are an acquired taste for many people. If you want to make them taste better, be sure that you season them while they cook.

You can also try adding a little bit of brown sugar while you are cooking them. Or, add something spicy to them if you prefer, like red pepper and Dijon mustard. Garlic powder, salt, and black pepper are also a great option to think about adding. 

You can also add Parmesan cheese or your favorite cream sauce. Just think about your favorite flavors and add those.

Fresh garlic is a simple way to add more flavor to this classic dish, and let’s not forget that squeezing some fresh lemon juice or adding lemon zest can be a simple way to add a burst of flavor. 

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Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Garlic + Video

Donna Elick
The Best Ever Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts. This is the only recipe you will ever need. I have never liked Brussels sprouts. Until now.
5 stars from 1 review
Tried this recipe?Please comment and review!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Method Oven
Servings 8

Ingredients
 

  • 2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, cut in half (or quarters if sprouts are large)
  • 6 garlic cloves, rough chopped
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Add Brussels sprouts, onions and garlic to pan. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss with clean hands, until coated. Wiggle the pan until Brussels spouts are in a single layer. Bake 20-25 minutes until fork tender.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 89cal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 320mg | Sugar: 3g | Fiber: 5g | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg

All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.

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Originally published November 2013, updated and republished February 2024

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33 Comments

  1. Brussels sprouts entered my life late. Late as in maybe 2-3 years ago. And I should probably be thankful because as a kid, I might just have not appreciated them much. Yet now it's one of those food items that I indulge in whenever I the purse has a few jingles. It's pricey here being imported and all. I posted a recipe cooking it with chorizo and orange juice. Soooo good!

  2. I also have the fear of the sprout !
    I reallllly want to like them, and have tried them a half dozen times throughout my life to no avail.
    BUT dang girl I am gonna try them again with this recipe ! They look amazing and I love love love garlic so maybe just maybe I will conquer my fear 🙂
    I will let you know.

  3. Our entire family loves these! It gets requested often especially Fall and Winter months when we love oven meals.

    1. I cook mine at the same temp but with olive oil, Salt, pepper, real Canadian maple syrup and chopped bacon (raw) sprinkled on top

  4. Heating olive oil to over 180 C ( 356F) is said to damage the fatty acids. Some say you should never heat it at. I like to gently saute lightly steamed Brussels with garlic, ginger, a little soy sauce and balsamic vinegar.

  5. When my daughter was very little I called broccoli trees, and brussels sprouts baby lettuce. She has been eating both since she was a toddler.

  6. I Will Definitely make these they sound delicious. I'm Always looking for different way to cook these. I Think will try the bacon as an added touch. Thanks' for sharing.

  7. I have been steaming brussel sprouts in the microwave, then slicing them up and adding to a pan of sauteed mushrooms and onions. They have become my favorite vegetable.

  8. I love love love roasting veggies, especially Brussels, I've never added red onion though, I bet it;s delicious

  9. Roasting is the best of the best! I like to slice mine core to top and add onions and bacon so they are nice and crunchy. Cut off the bottom of course. Add garlic powder and sprinkle blood orange olive oil at the end. Yummmmmmy

  10. I usually cut mine in 1/2, toss with olive oil salt and pepper and roast in the oven. Then make a sauce with a couple slices sauteed bacon, toss in chopped shallot garlic and chopped mini bell mushrooms and cook until shallots are translucent. Then I add some cream sherry and heavy whipping cream, when that has thicken a little put in the roasted brussel sprouts and toss. I know its a very rich dish, but its the holidays and your not going to eat the whole thing anyway. My granddaughter who is 13 and a very picky eater and hates mushrooms went back for more and didn't even know she was eating mushrooms. I also used to tell my kids that brussel sprouts were baby cabbaged and broccoli was baby trees.

  11. Nothing better than roasted brussel sprouts!! Now have to try adding red onion….maybe even a slice or two of bacon. Even those who don't eat sprouts will eat them roasted!!

  12. I took your recipe(yum) and added sliced white mushrooms, fresh. I placed a nest of baby spinach leaves spritzed with olive oil and a little balsamic, in air fryer basket and the brussel sprouts mix on top. Roasted @ usual time and temp. Heaven on a plate!

  13. Awesome recipe, and I’ll be making them this weekend.
    Question, though… Why don’t you just add the onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil to the bowl the Brussels sprouts are in, mix it all (efficiently) in the bowl, then dump and spread onto the sheet pan, rather than trying to mix it all up on the flat surface of the sheet pan?

  14. 5 stars
    Brussel sprouts have never been a favorite of mine until i found this recipe! They came out crispy and delicious and the whole family enjoyed them. This recipe is a keeper!

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