topic Re: Has anyone roasted frozen brussels sprouts? in Recipes

Has anyone roasted frozen brussels sprouts?

denisemb — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 01:08:48 GMT

Did a Google and got varying answers. Wonder if anyone has a tried-and-true method.

Re: Has anyone roasted frozen brussels sprouts?

panda1234 — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 01:31:52 GMT

I think they would be soggy. Have always used fresh.....yummy.

Re: Has anyone roasted frozen brussels sprouts?

denisemb — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 01:48:18 GMT

Yes, I've done fresh, too...unfortunately, I don't want to fight the crowds tomorrow, so maybe I'll just do the steamed frozen baby sprouts.

Thanks, Panda!

Re: Has anyone roasted frozen brussels sprouts?

sandraskates — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 02:03:47 GMT

I don't know why you couldn't steam them, then cut them in half and roast them as usual.

I sometimes do this with fresh brussels sprouts because I like the finished texture.

I cut them in half, mix them with chopped garlic, olive oil, salt & pepper, and sometimes dried cranberries. Put them spread out on a cookie sheet, in a 350-ish oven for 10-15 minutes. Then flip them to their other side and roast for another 10-15 muntes until they are done to your liking.

Yumm!!

Re: Has anyone roasted frozen brussels sprouts?

Abrowneyegirl — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 02:07:10 GMT

My friend tried this last year.....FAIL.

The frozen sprouts are just to wet to properly roast.

Re: Has anyone roasted frozen brussels sprouts?

RedTop — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 02:23:08 GMT

Yes, and my family loved them. In fact, I have never bought fresh ones because this area does not have the type of stores that carry super fresh veggies and fruits. I buy the frozen ones in the bags, thaw them on paper towels, and roast in a hotter oven, so they get crispy on the outside.

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house_cat — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 02:33:39 GMT

I've roasted them from frozen. It takes a little longer, but they turned out yummy.

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sunshine45 — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 06:56:01 GMT

i like sauteeing the frozen brussel sprouts.......some roasted garlic, some caramelized onion, some extra crispy crumbled bacon, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. schwans has great baby brussel sprouts.

Re: Has anyone roasted frozen brussels sprouts?

Montana — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 17:16:07 GMT

I think it would work if you thaw, then dry them well with a paper towel.

Re: Has anyone roasted frozen brussels sprouts?

denisemb — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 17:39:43 GMT

@Montana wrote:
I think it would work if you thaw, then dry them well with a paper towel.

I think I'll give it a shot using your (and suggested above) methods. In any event, I have a couple more steamer bags I can do in 6 minutes if it's a bust.

Re: Has anyone roasted frozen brussels sprouts?

GingerPeach — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 17:43:00 GMT

@denisemb

I just wanted to chime in to say "Thanks for asking this question."

I could have used Google to look it up like you did, but folks here often have, like you said, tried and true methods.

I love roasted brussels sprouts but hate the tedious removal of the outside leaves and chopping each little stem off before roasting.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Re: Has anyone roasted frozen brussels sprouts?

kitty4me — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 20:36:20 GMT

Your dish sounds yummy. Please share the recipe?

Re: Has anyone roasted frozen brussels sprouts?

denisemb — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 21:09:14 GMT

Who are you asking kitty4me? I'm going to go with sandraskates recipe...

Re: Has anyone roasted frozen brussels sprouts?

tobes — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 22:18:23 GMT

Yes - I have roasted both fresh and frozen. With the frozen i just run them in the microwave for about 2 minutes = cut them in half as with the fresh - olive oil - add whatever you like, bacon, dried fruits such as cranberries, or just plain with a little garlic.

Re: Has anyone roasted frozen brussels sprouts?

sandraskates — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 00:43:53 GMT

denisemb wrote:
Who are you asking kitty4me? I'm going to go with sandraskates recipe...

@denisemb I hope you like it. Every time I make them this way they get scarfed up with no leftovers.

I like some of the suggestions from the other posters on this topic - especially the thought about adding bacon. There are many ways to embellish the foundation recipe.

Happy Thanksgiving and good luck!