Longhorn Brussel Sprouts With Flavorful Honey Butter Sauce

If you like the crispy brussel sprouts from Longhorn steakhouse, then you'll love this copycat recipe. These Longhorn brussel sprouts are buttery, sweet, and slightly spicy with a toasty outside and tender insides. They're bound to become your favorite quick, healthy, and delicious side dish!

The Best Longhorn Brussel Sprouts

Brussel sprouts usually get a bad rap, but I'm here to show you that they can taste fantastic if cooked right! And if you regularly cook brussel sprouts, this is sure to be the best brussel sprout recipe you'll ever have.

This Longhorn brussel sprouts recipe is made with an addictive spicy honey butter sauce and a double cooking method that makes them taste killer. Even better, they cook up in just 15 minutes!

Of course, since they're a Longhorn steakhouse classic, you'll want to throw a couple of steaks on the grill to pair with these crispy brussel sprouts as well as a starchy side like these air fryer baked potatoes.

And don't limit yourself to steak. These Longhorn Steakhouse crispy brussel sprouts will work alongside any of your favorite proteins. I recommend trying them with this Longhorn mac and cheese, Longhorn parmesan crusted chicken, or Longhorn bourbon salmon for the full restaurant experience!

Why This Recipe Works

Quick and easy. It'll take you under 10 minutes to make this recipe, and it's effortless to make.

The secret sauce. The ingredient combination that coats the brussel sprouts has a flavor like no other.

Cooks perfect. The cooking process of blanching and flash frying results in perfectly cooked, crispy, and tender brussel sprouts every single time.

Versatile. The flavor is so delicious and goes with pretty much anything and everything.

Ingredients

As I mentioned earlier, you only need a few simple ingredients to make this Longhorn brussel sprouts recipe.

And the seasoning ingredients are all pantry staples that you probably already have stocked. So, all you need to do is grab a bag of sprouts, and you're ready to go!

With that said, let's take a closer look at the ingredients.

Here's what you'll need to make brussel sprouts Longhorn style:

• 2 lbs Brussel Sprouts 
• Salt
• Oil for frying
• ½ cup butter
• 2 tbsp Chili Rub (or Calabrian chili powder)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ⅓ cup honey
• 1 teaspoon sugar

It's that simple!

Just a handful of basic ingredients to make possibly one of the tastiest vegetable side dishes ever.

By the way, you can use any chili rub you have on hand.

And if you don't already have a go-to in your pantry, I recommend picking up one that has just the right heat level for you. Don't worry about the amount we'll be using in this recipe; the honey and butter will tone down a lot of the spice.

Greens can sometimes seem hard to make exciting, but it's totally possible, as you can see from this recipe.

And if you want to try more magically delicious vegetable side dishes, check out this spinach casserole and asparagus casserole.

How To Make Longhorn Brussel Sprouts

Like I said before, you're going to be using a two-step cooking method and some banging spicy honey butter to make these irresistible Longhorn Steakhouse brussel sprouts.

The blanching, frying, and seasoning will make these veggies go from zero to hero in just 15 minutes!

When you blanch the sprouts first, you cook out a lot of their bitterness.

Then, the frying crisps up the outside and takes the flavor to the next level.

Finish that off with a good helping of sweet and spicy buttery goodness, and you've got yourself a dish to remember.

Now, grab your ingredients, and let's get cooking!

Step 1: Prep The Brussel Sprouts

Before you get started, give the brussel sprouts a good wash and set them aside. 

Then, get the water boiling. Fill a saucepan with water and make sure to salt it generously. Oh, and if you want the water to boil faster, cover the pot with a lid to trap in the heat.

Step 2: Blanch The Brussel Sprouts

Now, once you've got a rolling boil going, pop in the sprouts and blanch them for 4 minutes. Blanching the vegetables in boiling water will help retain as much of their nutritional value as possible.

Also, the brussel sprouts don't need to be fully cooked at this stage, so don't worry if they still seem a little underdone.

Anyway, now you can remove the blanched sprouts from the water and drain them well. Then, set them aside while you prepare the seasoning.

Step 3: Make The Seasoning

It's time to get some flavor going!

In a small bowl, combine the chili rub, sea salt, honey, and sugar into a well-blended paste and set that aside for later.

Step 4: Fry and Season The Sprouts

So, now these sprouts are ready for their second round of cooking.

And, to cook them, the first thing you'll want to do is coat a frying pan in a thin layer of oil, and bring it to medium-high heat.

Then, when the oil is hot, you can flash fry the brussel sprouts until they're golden and crispy. And it should only take a few minutes for that to happen.

Anyway, once they're nice and crispy, you can drain off any excess oil from them, and then transfer your brussels sprouts to a large bowl.

Now it's time to make the sauce. So, to do that, you'll want to melt the butter in the microwave and pour it into the prepared bowl of seasoning.

Then, once everything is well-combined, pour it over the sprouts. Oh, and don't forget to give them a good toss to get them well coated in it before serving. 

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Make sure to wash the brussel sprouts thoroughly before starting the recipe.
• Mix the brussel sprouts around the pan while you're cooking them to cook evenly. 
• Add the brussels to the bowl of the melted butter chili rub blend and mix to coat them on all sides. 
• For more flavor, add some parmesan cheese on top of the finished brussel sprouts.

How To Store Brussel Sprouts

In the fridge: Store the leftover sprouts in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.

In the freezer: Store in a freezer-safe bag or container in the freezer for about 6 months.

Reheating: Put the brussel sprouts in a frying pan with the butter sauce and heat over medium for a few minutes until warmed. Let the frozen brussel sprouts thaw in the fridge before reheating.

FAQS About This Longhorn Brussel Sprouts Recipe

What does soaking brussel sprouts in salt water do?

It softens the leaves and core so they're nice and tender, and allows you to cook the brussel sprouts faster.

What gives brussel sprouts a better taste?

Cooking them in a pan and adding a little something extra like the delicious sauce in this recipe will make them taste delicious.

How to make crispy brussel sprouts?

The key to getting brussel sprouts crispy is to cook them in a pan at high heat. You'll want to move them around the pan while cooking to avoid soggy brussel sprouts.

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