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Slow Cooker Parmesan Brussels Sprouts

Slow Cooker Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are the easiest side dish. Tender steamed sprouts, slow cooked and tossed with Parmesan cheese – perfect to serve with meat and potatoes! 

Halved, cooked brussels sprouts in the slow cooker. A serving spoon is stuck into the sprouts.

An Easy Way to Cook Brussels Sprouts!

When did Brussels Sprouts get cool? Didn’t we all hate them as kids? 

If you’d told my 10 year old self that Brussels Sprouts would be the trendiest side dish of the future, I wouldn’t have believed you. 

But, here we are. Now I’ll eat them up shredded in a slaw, roasted in the oven, or sautéed on the stove top with some soy sauce. You’ll find them on the menu at the hippest and trendiest restaurants all over the place. 

I’ll tell you what, Brussels Sprouts have had one heck of a veggie glow-up. 

These Slow Cooker Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are the easiest recipe I’ve come across yet. You’re going to love them!

Fresh brussel sprouts, cut in half and seasoned.

Why Use a Slow Cooker?

Sure, you could bake your Brussels sprouts, or even saute them, but, I love the ease of using my slow cooker. I can add everything in there, give it a stir and walk away. This recipe takes 2-3 hours.

Cooking them in the slow cooker means I can spend those 2-3 hours doing homework with my kids, catching up with my friends in the group chat, or putting together a really good entree. Once something is in the slow cooker, it’s so hands-off. 

I also really like the texture of slow cooker Brussels Sprouts for a change. Crispy and charred sprouts are super yummy, but so are tender slow cooked sprouts. 

If you want the ease of using the slow cooker and also that crispy exterior, check out my tips towards the end of this post!

Recipe Ingredients

Put Brussels sprouts on your shopping list and you should have everything else you need right at home!

Here’s what you’ll need: 

  • brussel sprouts
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
  • unsalted butter
  • grated parmesan cheese

How to Make Parmesan Brussels Sprouts

  1. Prep: Grease the insert of a 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray or a bit of butter.
  2. Add and Mix: Add the trimmed brussels sprouts, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the insert of your slow cooker. Mix everything to combine.
  3. Top: Top the Brussels sprouts mix with butter.
  4. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 3 hours, or until the brussel sprouts are tender. The bigger the brussel sprouts, the longer the cooking time. 
  5. Add: Remove the cover and top the sprouts with Parmesan cheese. Stir in the Parmesan to combine.
  6. Serve: Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly, then serve. 
Brussel sprouts topped with finely shredded parmesan cheese.

Tips for the Best Slow Cooker Brussels Sprouts

I’ve never had better slow cooker brussel sprouts and I’ll bet you’ll be saying the same. Follow these tips to make sure your Slow Cooker Parmesan Brussels Sprouts come out perfectly. 

  • If you want to crisp up your Brussels sprouts before serving, put them under the broiler for 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned.
  • You can toss some crisp chopped bacon in at the end with the Parmesan cheese to boost the flavor power. 
  • If you love Balsamic, you can drizzle these bad boys with a balsamic reduction once they are in the serving bowl. 

Serving Suggestions

Just about any dinner can use a tasty green veggie on the side. These pair well with a bold meat like steak. They’re just as good with chicken or salmon. Potatoes also hold up really well to the flavor of this side dish. I’m thinking garlic mashed or roasted. Creamy mashed cauliflower would be amazing too!

Because these cook up in the slow cooker, they save time and space – they are perfect as a side for a big holiday meal. 

Slow cooker brussel sprouts topped with parmesan.

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

  • Before storing leftovers, I’d let them come to room temperature and then add them to an airtight container. You can then store your leftovers in your refrigerator for about 4 days. 
  • To reheat, I recommend placing them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking dish. Pop them in the oven on 375F until they are warm. 
slow cooker brussel sprouts topped with parmesan
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5 from 4 votes

Slow Cooker Parmesan Brussels Sprouts

Slow Cooker Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are the easiest side dish. Tender steamed sprouts, slow cooked and tossed with Parmesan cheese – perfect to serve with meat and potatoes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best brussel sprout recipe, how to cook brussels sprouts
Servings: 6
Calories: 197kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Brussels Sprouts, ends trimmed and brussel sprouts cut in half
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
  • ¾ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Grease the insert of a 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray or a bit of butter.
  • Add trimmed Brussels sprouts, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the insert of your slow cooker; mix to combine.
  • Arrange pieces of butter over the brussel sprouts.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 3 hours, or until Brussels sprouts are tender. The bigger the Brussels sprouts, the longer the cooking time.
  • Remove cover and top with Parmesan cheese; stir to combine. Cover for a minute or two, or until cheese has completely melted.
  • Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
  • Serve.

Notes

  • Optional: To brown and crisp up the Brussels sprouts, before serving, put them under the broiler for 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 424mg | Potassium: 612mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1366IU | Vitamin C: 129mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 2mg

18 Comments

  • Amanda
    Apr 30, 2020 at 10:09 pm

    5 stars
    These are the best looking brussel sprouts I have ever seen!

    Reply
    • Katerina
      Katerina Petrovska
      May 2, 2020 at 5:43 pm

      Thank you so much, Amanda! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  • Dorothy Reinhold
    May 1, 2020 at 1:05 am

    We love to roast them, but I bet this tender version is amazing too! Can’t wait to let the slow cooker work its magic.

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    • Katerina
      Katerina Petrovska
      May 2, 2020 at 5:43 pm

      I hope you enjoy them! Thank YOU! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  • Vikki
    May 1, 2020 at 5:17 am

    5 stars
    Beautiful Brussels Sprouts! Love them!

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    • Katerina
      Katerina Petrovska
      May 2, 2020 at 5:41 pm

      Thank you SO much! ๐Ÿ™‚ I am very happy you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  • Toni
    May 1, 2020 at 5:47 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a great side dish! Would be a hit at my house!

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    • Katerina
      Katerina Petrovska
      May 2, 2020 at 5:41 pm

      Thank so much! I hope you enjoy it! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  • Cathy
    May 1, 2020 at 7:40 pm

    Ohhh I bet these are amazing in the slow cooker! Can not wait to try them!!!

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    • Katerina
      Katerina Petrovska
      May 2, 2020 at 5:40 pm

      I hope you enjoy it! Thank YOU! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  • Suzy
    May 4, 2020 at 9:41 pm

    5 stars
    I never knew you could make brussels sprouts in the slow cooker! Such a great idea!

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    • Katerina
      Katerina Petrovska
      May 6, 2020 at 2:48 pm

      Thank YOU! I hope you enjoy it! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  • Diana Holland
    Oct 14, 2020 at 4:32 pm

    I just put these together in my slowcooker. My husband and I love brussel sprouts, and I’m always on the hunt for a new recipe. Did I tell you that I LOVE the slow cooker? I am semi disabled and slow cookers are such an easy way to cook. Gonna serve these with a couple of grilled filet mignons and bearnaisse sauce. Oh boy, now I’m hungry…LOL. Thanks for sharing the recipe!!

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    • Katerina
      Katerina Petrovska
      Oct 16, 2020 at 2:08 pm

      I hope you enjoy it! Thank you so much! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  • Madison
    Dec 16, 2020 at 10:15 pm

    Can you use frozen brussel sprouts?

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    • Katerina
      Katerina
      Dec 16, 2020 at 11:56 pm

      Hi!
      Yes, that will also work.

      Reply
  • Mikaylah
    Jan 30, 2021 at 7:51 pm

    Can these be made in a pressure cooker? If so time and how long please ๐Ÿ™‚

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  • Brenda
    Nov 7, 2021 at 10:52 am

    Do you have to thaw the Brussels sprouts before you put the in the crock pot or just add cooking time

    Reply

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