Creamy Brussels Sprouts Recipe with "Gin" Cocktail Pairing

This easy creamy brussel sprout recipe is the perfect dip for your next party. Pair it with my gin mocktail for a match made in heaven.

Course Appetizers

Cuisine American-Inspired

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings -6

Calories 355kcal

Ingredients

For the creamy brussels sprouts dip

1 tbsp olive oil
2 1/2 cups brussels sprouts, roughly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 shallot, chopped
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
125 g cream cheese
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
6 tbsp panko breadcrumbs
crostini or crackers for serving

For the "gin" cocktail

1 tsp peppermint extract
white sugar
1 1/2 oz Ritual Zero Proof Gin Alternative
4 slices mini cucumber (or 2 slices from a large cucumber)
1 slice jalapeno
2 fresh mint leaves
soda water

Instructions

For the creamy brussels sprouts dip

Preheat the oven to 400F. In a bowl, stir together cream cheese, sour cream, shredded mozzarella and shredded cheddar cheese.
Heat your oven-proof skillet to medium heat. Once warm, add 1 tbsp OO along with the garlic and shallot. Saute just a few minutes until fragrant (be careful not to burn).
Add the brussels sprouts to the skillet plus pepper, salt and dried thyme. Cook until just tender, about 5-7 mins.
Add the cheese mixture to the pan and gently stir to combine everything, smoothing out the top. Season the breadcrumbs with a pinch of salt, pepper and garlic powder and then top the dip with the breadcrumbs.
Bake uncovered for 15-17 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Serve with your choice of crostini or crackers!

For the "gin" cocktail

First rim the glass with peppermint extract and sugar.
Then, add cucumber, mint and jalapeno to the glass and muddle. Add crushed ice, Ritual Zero Proof Gin Alternative and stir. Then, top with soda water.

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Notes

If you want to make crostini with this dip: Preheat the oven to 400F. Using a bread knife, slice the baguette into 1-inch thick slices. Brush the baguette slices with olive oil on one side and place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast for 10 minutes total, flipping halfway through. Set aside and then make the dip.

If you want mix things up, try substituting the cheddar cheese with gruyere cheese.

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