Brussels Sprouts With Cornbread Croutons Recipes

CORNBREAD CROUTONS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Grease or spray cookie sheet. In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except chili, stirring until just combined. Pour onto cookie sheet, spreading into thin layer.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until bottom is golden brown. Cool about 2 minutes, and cut into 1-inch squares in pan. Using spatula, separate squares.
• Bake about 5 minutes longer or until croutons are crusty and golden brown. Serve with chili.

FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND BROWN BUTTER CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a plate with paper towels. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Fit a wire rack inside a second baking sheet.
• Slice the bacon into 1/2-inch-by-1 1/2-inch-thick strips. Place the strips into a large skillet and put over medium heat. Cook until the bacon is crisp and most of the fat has rendered, about 15 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to the prepared plate. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the skillet. Add the butter and cook over medium heat until the butter has browned and smells nutty, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat.
• Add the cornbread cubes to a large bowl and drizzle the brown butter-bacon fat over top, tossing very gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the cornbread onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until browned, turning halfway, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, heat 3 inches of oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat to 365 degrees F. Fry the Brussels sprouts in batches (use a splatter screen to shield any water from splattering) until crisp and browned, about 4 minutes. Remove to the rack-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper while hot. When you are finished frying the Brussels sprouts, add the sage leaves to the hot oil and fry for 2 minutes.
• Before serving, gently toss the Brussels sprouts with the cornbread croutons and 3/4 of the bacon. Plate into a large serving bowl and top with the remaining bacon, the pomegranate seeds and fried sage leaves.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CORNBREAD CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425ºF. Toss together first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; divide evenly between 2 rimmed baking sheets. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 350°F.
• Spread cornbread cubes evenly on a baking sheet; bake at 350°F until browned and crispy, about 15 minutes.
• Cook butter, stirring constantly, in a medium skillet over medium until foaming. Add shallot and thyme; cook, stirring often, 1 minute. Drizzle butter mixture over toasted cornbread. Arrange Brussels sprouts in a serving dish; top with cornbread mixture.

CORNBREAD CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Add 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil to a 6-inch cast-iron skillet. Put the skillet in the oven and allow to heat until very hot, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl with a whisk. In a different bowl, combine the almond milk, applesauce, sorghum, egg and 2 tablespoons coconut oil. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet. Fold to combine.
• Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and pour in the batter. Return the skillet to the oven and bake until golden with a crisp crust, 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting the cornbread into 1-inch pieces (about 8 cups).
• Reduce the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grease a baking sheet with some coconut oil and spread the cornbread in a single layer. Be careful, the cornbread is fragile and you don¿t want to be rough with it. Drizzle lightly with the remaining 2 tablespoons coconut oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crunchy, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet before using.

THYME-ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH FRESH CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place Brussels sprouts in a bowl and toss with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
• Spread out evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes. Stir in cranberries. Continue roasting for 10 minutes.
• Place sprouts and cranberries in a serving bowl and drizzle with maple syrup. Toss to coat.

CORNBREAD DRESSING WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Generously butter two 9X13" metal baking pans.
• In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp of the butter in 1 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the celery, carrot, and onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 10 minutes. Add the prociutto and sage and cook until the prociutto starts to crisp, about 8 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup of the white wine, let cool slightly.
• Crumble the corn bread into a bowl in small chunks. In another bowl, whisk the eggs with the broth, then pour over the corn bread. Add the prociutto mixture, season with salt and pepper and toss. Spread the dressing in the prepared pans.
• Wipe out the skillet and melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the brussel sprouts and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until they begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of white wine and cook for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Tuck the brussel sprouts into the dressing. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 minutes longer, or until crisp on top. Serve hot.