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The best Brussels sprouts recipes for Christmas

We've revamped the humble sprout with these delicious Christmas side dishes – you'll never settle for soggy, steamed sprouts again!

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best brussels sprouts recipes for christmas dinner

Love them or hate them, it's just not Christmas without a side of Brussels sprouts.

Forget the soggy sprouts of childhood nightmares, there are so many delicious ways to cook the seasonal brassica beyond a simple steam. We're talking cheesy gratins, shredded sprouts with parmesan brown butter, and sticky maple and pancetta sprouts. Trust us, these recipes are delicious enough to convince life-long sprout haters.

Ready to plan your tastiest Christmas yet? Head here for our favourite festive recipes.

1

Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts

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Mike English

These are hands down the best Brussels sprouts you'll eat all year - we guarantee you.

Recipe: Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts

2

Creamy Sprout Gratin

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A rich and creamy hands-off side dish that's tasty enough to tempt even the most ardent sprout haters.

Recipe: Creamy Sprout Gratin

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3

Jewelled sprouts and chestnuts

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It’s not Christmas without sprouts! The sweetness of apple juice and maple syrup here helps balance their brassica bitterness.

Recipe: Jewelled sprouts and chestnuts

4

Crispy topped sprouts

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A golden lemony breadcrumb topping gives these sprouts a lovely toasty crunch.

Recipe: Crispy topped sprouts

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5

Shredded brown butter and parmesan sprouts

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Pecorino would also work well in this indulgent, brown butter sprout recipe. To save time, shred your sprouts in a food processor with the slicing attachment.

Recipe: Shredded brown butter and parmesan sprouts

6

Brussels sprout and cranberry gratin

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Jazz up your sprouts by cooking them in a cheesy cranberry sauce with a crunchy topping. We can't get enough.

Recipe: Brussels sprout and cranberry gratin

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7

Sizzled sprouts

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Alex Luck

Balsamic glaze adds sweetness, shine and zing to these sprouts. The perfect side dish to pair with our cider roast turkey.

Recipe: Sizzled sprouts

8

Jewelled Brussels sprouts

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Dolcelatte cheese is suitable for vegetarians, and the burst of pomegranate seeds brings vibrancy and tang to this winter side dish.

Recipe: Jewelled Brussels sprouts

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9

Parcel-baked sprouts and carrots

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Good Housekeeping

The egg white ensures that no steam escapes while the vegetables are baking in their parcel, resulting in vibrant and perfectly al dente veggies.

Recipe: Parcel-baked sprouts and carrots

10

Pan-fried sprouts with cavolo nero and chestnut crumbs

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Stir-frying the veg adds an extra touch of freshness to help cut through rich Christmas lunch. Switch the pancetta for chopped walnuts instead of lardons to make it vegetarian-friendly.

Recipe: Pan-fried sprouts with cavolo nero and chestnut crumbs

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11

Maple bacon Brussels

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Good Housekeeping UK

These gloriously glossy sprouts have a sweet and salty kick. Add pecans instead of lardons if cooking for vegetarians, or add to the original recipe for extra indulgence.

Recipe: Maple bacon Brussels

12

Creamy sprouts

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Good Housekeeping

It's Christmas! So don't be shy, indulge in this Creamy sprouts recipe to feed a crowd.

Recipe: Creamy sprouts

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13

Braised Brussels sprouts with shallots and nutmeg

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Good Housekeeping

A touch of nutmeg and sweet shallots gives this vegetable side dish a true taste of Christmas. Trust us, this is a recipe you'll want to repeat.

Recipe: Braised Brussels sprouts with shallots and nutmeg

14

Brussels sprouts with caramelised shallots and pine nuts

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Good Housekeeping

This recipe is a great way to serve sprouts that the whole crowd will love, thanks to the addition of sticky caramelised shallots and crunchy pine nuts.

Recipe: Brussels sprouts with caramelised shallots and pine nuts

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15

Brussels sprouts with toasted hazelnuts

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Good Housekeeping

Toasted hazelnuts add crunch to this delicious side dish, without overpowering the other traditional trimmings.

Recipe: Brussels sprouts with toasted hazelnuts

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Shredded sprouts

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Good Housekeeping

Serve up Brussels sprouts in shredded form this Christmas. This side makes a great addition to the Boxing Day buffet, too.

Recipe: Shredded sprouts

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17

Brussels sprouts with pancetta and madeira

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Good Housekeeping

This sprout recipe calls for crispy pancetta and madeira wine for a side dish that's bursting with festive flavour.

Recipe: Brussels sprouts with pancetta and madeira

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Brussels sprouts with nutmeg and lemon butter

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Good Housekeeping

Freshen up your classic Brussels sprouts with lemon butter and nutmeg - because it's Christmas!

Recipe: Brussels sprouts with nutmeg and lemon butter

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