These easy slow cooker brussel sprouts have the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and salty for the best side dish to any meal! Maple syrup, cranberries, walnuts, and feta cheese not only have great flavor but they add amazing textures too. This recipe is for all my fellow brussels lovers... you're gonna love it!
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Why You'll Love This Brussel Sprouts Crock Pot Recipe
Restaurant Quality at Home! I am a sucker for any brussels sprouts dish at a restaurant, whether it is an appetizer or a side for my entree. This recipe is just like your classic combination of flavors when you order at a restaurant, and now you can enjoy them at home!
Complimentary Flavors. When creating a recipe like this one, it can be challenging when thinking about what flavors go well together and how they will complement each other.
Brussel sprouts have a very strong flavor, so what you pair with it should be able to stand on its own but not overpower each other. A great combination of flavors is something savory, salty, and sweet, and if you like heat it's a great addition!
Balanced Enjoyable Textures. I love recipes that use multiple different textures in a dish while allowing the flavors to work well together! I enjoy the flavorful brussels along with the chewy cranberries, salty and firm feta, and crunchy bits of walnuts. I'm making my own mouth water!
Brussel Sprouts in Crock Pot Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need to make slow cooker brussels sprouts:
- Brussels Sprouts: I use fresh brussels sprouts in this recipe; I think they will always have the best end result and the best flavor.
- Butter: salted or unsalted butter. If you use salt, you may want to reduce your added salt.
- Maple Syrup: you can use any brand and low sugar if desired.
- Salt
- Ground Pepper
- Sweetened Dried Cranberries: you may also use unsweetened or no sugar added if preferred.
- Feta Cheese: I love feta cheese in this recipe but have also used crumbled goat cheese for a delicious creamy addition.
- Optional: toasted chopped walnuts
For exact ingredient quantities, please see the recipe card below!
How To Cook Brussel Sprouts in Slow Cooker
Here's how to make this easy brussel sprouts crock pot recipe:
- Place brussels sprouts into the crockpot. Add maple syrup, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
2. Cook on low for 1½ hours. Stir, then continue until sprouts are tender.
3. Top with cranberries, feta, and walnuts.
Hint: If you want your brussels to have a little crust or texture on its own. Remove your brussels from the crockpot when they are done and lay them cut side up on a sprayed cooking sheet. Broil in the oven for 2 to 5 minutes or until your desired doneness is achieved. Toss with extra crockpot juices and toss with the cranberries, feta, and walnuts. Yum!
How to Serve Them
There are several ways you can serve your delicious crockpot brussels sprouts!
- Top with extra toasted walnuts, feta, or cranberries!
- Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese for serving.
- Garnish with fresh chopped herbs such as dill, rosemary, parsley, or your favorites.
- Drizzle with a little extra maple syrup just before serving.
- Meal idea! Serve as a side dish to your favorite cut of steak! I love to serve brussels as a side with my favorite ribeye steak or even a filet of salmon. Add an additional side of a baked potato, rice pilaf, or roasted diced sweet potatoes.
Variations
Here are some suggestions for customizing your crock pot brussels sprouts:
- Use toasted pecans or pistachios in place of walnuts if preferred!
- Drizzle a little balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze before serving.
- Use brown sugar or brown sugar substitute in place of maple syrup if desired.
- Substitute butter with olive oil, walnut oil, or even avocado oil.
- Top with cooked crumbled bacon for extra flavor, texture, and deliciousness!
Best Brussel Sprouts Slow Cooker Tips
Tip #1: Use frozen brussels sprouts if you need to step away from your crockpot for longer. They will take longer to thaw and cook through.
Tip #2: Make this recipe vegan by omitting the feta cheese and using olive oil in place of butter! They make wonderful cheese alternatives now that you could use in its place. Perfect for serving a party.
Tip #3: Prepare your brussels ahead of time to save time the day of. You can even cut up your brussels, place them in the crockpot, and then in the fridge. Place in the cooker when ready to cook, and add your syrup, butter, salt, and pepper. You may need to increase the cooking time when starting with a cold crock.
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PinFAQ's
Store your cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
It is not suggested to freeze your leftovers.
Reheat your brussels in the microwave in 30-second increments until your desired temperature is reached. If you stored your brussels separate from the toppings, you could air fry your brussels to get a little crispiness to them.
Absolutely! I have cooked brussel sprouts in the crockpot, instapot, air fryer, and in the oven. I started making roasted Brussels sprouts in the oven, and now I love slow cooking to infuse the brussels with flavor and air frying them to get them nice and crispy.
The longer you cook brussels the more sulfur they release. That is that classic smell that they already have. So, if they are overcooked, they just become extra pungent, which some may not enjoy eating.
Recipe
Slow Cooker Brussel Sprouts
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound brussel sprouts (trimmed and halved)
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- ¼ cup optional: toasted chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Place halved brussel sprouts into the crock pot. Add maple syrup, melted butter, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cook on low 1½ hours. Stir then continue cooking on low for 1 to 2 hours until the sprouts are tender.
- Remove brussel sprouts from the crock pot and drizzle with crock pot juices. Add in cranberries, feta cheese, and walnuts.
Notes
- Don't miss all of our helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes that can be found in our post. Check it out!
- TIPS: Cook brussel sprouts to your desired doneness. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with toasted walnuts and even bacon crumbles if desired. Drizzle a little extra maple syrup before serving.
- STORAGE: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended.
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