Microwave Brussels Sprouts

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
Yield 8 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Making microwave Brussels sprouts is one of the fastest ways to prepare a flavorful side dish that's largely hands-of in terms of cooking.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • Pinch pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup finely crushed cornflakes
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

  1. Place the Brussels sprouts in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish; add 1/4 cup water. Sprinkle with celery salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until tender, stirring and rotating a quarter turn every 2 minutes. Drain.
  2. Sprinkle with cheese; microwave on high for 30-60 seconds or until cheese begins to melt. Combine cornflakes and butter; sprinkle over sprouts.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 75 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 128mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

When your conventional oven is filled with the turkey and side dishes, these dressed-up Brussels sprouts can be prepared in the microwave. The cheese topping makes them special enough for a holiday meal. —Gloria Warczak, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
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