Outback Brussels Sprouts (Copycat Recipe) - Shutter + Mint (2024)

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Are you obsessed with those over-the-top Brussels sprouts at Outback? If so, you’re going to love this Copycat Outback Steakhouse Brussels Sprouts Recipe!

Serve these Brussels:

• Over a cold, crisp salad with dressing (if you haven’t had roasted brussels on a salad, you’re missing out!
• As an appetizer with a dipping sauce (such as this one)
• With red meat such as Grilled Lamb Chops or Beef Short Ribs

Ingredients + substitutions

• Brussels sprouts - use fresh, unfrozen Brussels for this recipe! If you use frozen Brussels sprouts, the texture will be different, as long as you’re aware of that, you can go ahead and use them!
• Olive oil - I almost always use extra virgin olive oil, but you can swap this for any neutral-tasting oil (like avocado oil, Grapeseed, etc.)
• Balsamic vinegar - tangy balsamic glazed Brussels are delicious. Adding a little to this recipe gives you that flavor that you’re expecting from this side dish! If you don’t have it, you can swap it for red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or white vinegar.
• Brown sugar - brown sugar helps the Brussels to develop a nice caramelized exterior and adds some sweetness to balance out the bitter flavor of this cruciferous vegetable
• Dijon mustard - for some tanginess, saltiness, and deeper flavor.
• Spices - garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, thyme. You can experiment with seasonings and make some swaps, or even add some extra seasonings like oregano and onion powder. You can’t really go wrong here.
• Parmesan cheese - freshly shaved or grated is best! But you can swap out the parmesan for cheddar (this would be the best swap due to the nutty flavor), gruyere, or feta

Step-by-step (with photos)

Slice the Brussels sprouts in half, discard any woody stems at the bottom.

In a small bowl of pyrex, add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, dijon mustard, garlic powder, kosher salt, pepper, and thyme.

Whisk it together until combined.

Toss the mixture with the Brussels sprouts.

Spread them evenly onto a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.

Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes, tossing halfway through.

Finish by topping with shaved parmesan cheese and serve!

Variations

• Bacon Balsamic Brussels Sprouts - add 2 slices of diced bacon to your sheet pan before roasting.
• Balsamic and Fig Brussels Sprouts - add 1 tbsp of fig jam to the dressing and continue with the recipe.
• Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Goat Cheese - when the Brussels are finished roasting, add a tbsp of chopped pecans and 2 tbsp of crumbled goat cheese to your Brussels sprouts and toss. Delicious combo!
• Cranberry Balsamic Brussels Sprouts - add some dried cranberries to the roasted Brussels sprouts before serving (this is especially delicious around the holidays).

What to serve with Outback Brussels Sprouts?

Brussels sprouts are a relatively easy, light veggie side that you can serve with almost anything. My favorite ways to serve them

• Chicken - chicken and brussels sprouts are a perfect pairing! Pair them with this apricot chicken or this bbq chicken!
• Beef - brussels sprouts are a great side for beef dishes, especially roast beef.
• Salmon or Shrimp - add these brussels sprouts and these honey garlic salmon bites to a rice bowl. Great combination!
• Salad - salad and cooked brussels pair well together. Try them with this Kale Crunch salad!Pasta - serve brussels alongside pasta such as this Creamy Cajun Chicken Orzo!

FAQs

Is it Brussel sprouts or Brussels sprouts?

It’s “Brussels sprouts” with an “s”, because the vegetable is believed to have been cultivated in the city of Brussels (in Belgium). It’s always “Brussels sprouts” but so many people say Brussel sprouts that you’re going to be understood either way.

How long do you bake Brussels sprouts at 425?

You can roast halved brussels sprouts at 425 degrees F for about 15 minutes, tossing halfway through.

How long do you bake Brussels sprouts at 400?

You can roast halved Brussels sprouts at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

How do you get super crispy Brussels sprouts?

Use fresh Brussels sprouts and cut them in half. Also, don’t discard the pieces that fall off when you slice them!

Spread them evenly onto a parchment-lined or greased baking sheet and toss them with a little bit of olive oil or dressing and salt.

Bake them at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes (or until they’re to your desired level of crispiness.They should crisp up nicely!

How do you cook Brussels sprouts in the air fryer?

There is a recipe for the most delicious air fryer Brussels sprouts right here! Check it out ->

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