Brussels Sprouts and Mushroom Casserole
This brussels sprouts and mushroom casserole topped with French fried onions is a twist on the Thanksgiving staple you have to try! It’s rich and creamy (but not at soupy and soggy), full of flavor, and incredibly delicious.
When it comes to Thanksgiving side dishes, how do you choose what to serve? Do you stick to the same handful of recipes year after year, or do you like to mix it up and try new ones?
If you’re looking to shake up the norm this Thanksgiving, I highly recommend this recipe! This brussels sprouts and mushroom casserole is a fun variation on traditional green bean casserole, and honestly I love it so much more. It’s made completely from-scratch and has a creamy sauce filled with brussels sprouts and mushrooms, and finished with a crispy French onion topping. It’s cozy, savory, and very delicious!
“This dish was excellent! I’m not always a huge fan of Brussels sprouts but this recipe made them quite delicious. Even my picky teenager liked it! I will definitely make it again and especially for Thanksgiving.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐” —from Gretchen
“This. Recipe. Is. So. GOOD! Made it for Thanksgiving today to go with tomato soup and grilled cheese, and it was the best vegetable dish I’ve ever had at Thanksgiving. Thank you so much for sharing with us!!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐” —from reader Mouse
Ingredients you’ll need
- Brussels sprouts, halved
- Cremini or baby bella mushrooms, left in large chunks (button mushrooms will work too)
- Onion and garlic
- Butter
- All-purpose flour
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Half and half
- Panko breadcrumbs
- French fried onions
- Salt and pepper
How to make this brussels sprouts and mushroom casserole
- Sauté brussels sprouts. Brown brussels sprouts in butter for several minutes until slightly caramelized, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Sauté mushrooms and onions. Add more butter, mushrooms and onions to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add to bowl with brussels sprouts.
- Make cream sauce. Add more butter and flour to the pan and stir until smooth. Slowly add broth and then the half and half while whisking to make a smooth sauce. Simmer for a few minutes until thickened. Season to taste.
- Layer in casserole dish with topping. Combine cream sauce with brussels sprouts and mushrooms and dump into a greased casserole dish. Combine french fried onions and panko breadcrumbs and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake at 375°F. Until bubbly and toppings is browned.
- Serve. Let this casserole dish for a few minutes before serving. If you’d like to make this recipe ahead of time, see below!
Make ahead instructions
Casseroles like this are a great make-ahead dish! You have a few options to make or prep this dish in advance:
- Make cooking easier the day of by prepping the vegetables ahead of time. Chop brussels sprouts, mushrooms, and onion up to 1 week in advance and store in the fridge until ready to use.
- Store assembled unbaked casserole in the fridge for up to 12 hours before baking.
- Store baked casserole in the fridge for up to 24 hours. To reheat baked , cover with foil and warm in a 350°F oven for about 30 minutes. Remove foil for the last 5-10 minute to get the topping nice and crispy again.
More Thanksgiving side dishes
- How to Make the Best Mashed Potatoes
- Easy Classic Stuffing
- Buttery Garlic Green Beans
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Maple Pecan Sauce
Brussels Sprouts and Mushroom Casserole
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons butter , divided
- 1 ½ lb brussels sprouts , halved
- 8 oz cremini or baby bella mushrooms , halved or quartered
- ½ onion , chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic , minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 6 oz can of French fried onions
- Salt and pepper , to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add brussels sprouts and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a separate bowl and set aside.
- Add another 2 tablespoons of butter, mushrooms and onions to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until soft, about 5-6 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add to the bowl with the brussels sprouts.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in skillet. Add flour and whisk to form a thick paste. Add chicken or vegetable broth gradually while whisking constantly. Whisk in half and half. Increase heat to medium high and bring to a boil, whisking frequently. Simmer until thick for about 5 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine brussels sprouts mixture with the sauce and pour into the prepared casserole dish. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and combine with the breadcrumbs in a medium bowl. Add the french fried onions. Scatter mixture on top of the brussels sprouts mixture.
- Bake casserole until bubbly and topping is brown, about 20-25 minutes.
Notes
This. Recipe. Is. So. GOOD! Made it for Thanksgiving today to go with tomato soup and grilled cheese, and it was the best vegetable dish I’ve ever had at Thanksgiving. Thank you so much for sharing with us!!
Wow, thanks so much for the rave review! I’m so happy that you enjoyed this recipe as part of your Thanksgiving meal. 🙂
This dish was excellent! I’m not always a huge fan of Brussels sprouts but this recipe made them quite delicious. Even my picky teenager liked it! I will definitely make it again and especially for Thanksgiving.
This was a showstopper yesterday! Thanks for the recipe
Yay! So happy to hear you loved the recipe! 🙂
I find this recipe amazing, I will cook this for my family this weekend. Thank you for sharing it.
Hello , can frozen Brussel sprouts be used in the Brussel sprout cream of mushroom casserole ? Thank you !
Sure!