16 Brussels Sprout Side Dish Recipes to Make for the Holidays (2024)

These braised, baked, roasted and grilled Brussels sprouts mix sweet and savory flavors for a delicious side that you'll want on your holiday table. Flavor combinations like bacon and honey and date and balsamic vinegar completely transform basic Brussels sprouts into a stunning side dish. Recipes like our Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Goat Cheese & Pomegranate and Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Onions are so flavorful, everyone at the table will be begging you for the recipe.

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Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Onions

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Fresh herbs, onion and sautéed bacon flavor this easy Brussels sprouts recipe. This savory dish is delicious in the fall and winter months, when Brussels sprouts are in season. If you can find them still attached to the stalk, don't be intimidated—buy them, as they're likely more fresh. Recipe adapted from The Art of Simple Food by Alice Waters.

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Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Panko

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These roasted Brussels sprouts are finished with a crispy panko topping, and are the perfect veggie side dish for any weeknight meal. Serve alongside roasted chicken, fish or pork.

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Creamed Brussels Sprouts

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Tender Brussels sprouts in a creamy sauce is a holiday-worthy side dish that's easy enough for a weeknight.

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Smashed Brussels Sprouts with Goat Cheese & Hot Honey

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Brussels sprouts are simmered until tender, then smashed to increase their surface area before they're finished in the oven with a creamy layer of goat cheese and a drizzle of sweet hot honey. If you like an herby flavor, garnish them with chopped fresh rosemary just before serving.

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Roasted Brussels Sprout & Butternut Squash Salad

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Serve this hearty and healthy fall salad with roasted pork tenderloin, chicken or salmon, or with your Thanksgiving meal. All of the vegetables are roasted on the same pan, so this recipe is easy to prep, and it tastes great warm or at room temperature so it's perfect for holiday buffet tables and potlucks. Cranberries add a sweet-tart edge, while the maple-tahini dressing provides depth.

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Brussels Sprout Gratin

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A creamy Brussels sprouts casserole is a delightful accompaniment to any holiday meal. Our healthier version skips the heavy cream and butter found in most recipes—saving about 160 calories and 12 grams of saturated fat compared to a traditional version.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cider Vinaigrette

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Roasted Brussels sprouts get tossed in an apple-cider vinaigrette for a sweet, sticky coating. Reducing the apple cider until it's slightly thickened helps to concentrate its flavor and sweetness, giving the dressing an intense punch.

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Grilled Brussels Sprouts

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These grilled Brussels sprouts are charred on the grill then tossed with a simple, balanced honey-lemon dressing with a hint of garlic.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potatoes

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It's easy to get creative with these roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes. For a quick side dish that complements just about everything, follow the main recipe. If you want to spice things up a little, try one of the variations. Swapping a few spices and adding fresh stir-ins to coat the roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes transforms the flavor of the dish to something new, yet equally delicious.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Goat Cheese & Pomegranate

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This gorgeous warm salad with nutty roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet-tart pomegranate seeds and creamy goat cheese is perfect for any winter meal--from a weeknight dinner to Christmas dinner or any other holiday celebration. The recipe is easily doubled if you are entertaining a crowd: just be sure to spread the sprouts out (use 2 pans if necessary) so they roast instead of steaming.

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Honey-Chile Glazed Baked Brussels Sprouts

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We jump-start this baked Brussels sprouts recipe by preheating the baking sheet for quick roasting.

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Honey-Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

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Balsamic vinegar and honey combine to give a sweet-tart coating to these roasted Brussels sprouts. These honey-balsamic Brussels sprouts are quick enough for a weeknight meal, but they are special enough to make a no-fuss side dish for Thanksgiving or any other holiday meal.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Quince Glaze

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A sweet and fruity glaze, spiked with a touch of heat from crushed red pepper flakes, transforms this simple roasted Brussels sprouts recipe. Look for quince paste with specialty cheeses at well-stocked supermarkets.

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Vietnamese-Style Coconutty Brussels Sprouts

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In this easy Brussels sprouts recipe, the sprouts get a double hit of coconutty flavor from coconut oil and coconut water, and a salty, umami kick from fish sauce. The coconut water is a tropical nod to the southern Vietnamese practice of cooking with coconut water, which is often used in braises and dipping sauces. Don't have a pan large enough to cook the sprouts in one batch? Cook them in two batches in a medium (10-inch) skillet. No coconut oil in your pantry? Substitute unsalted European-style butter or vegetable oil. Serve these simple but flavorful Brussels sprouts as a side to any protein for weeknight dinners or special meals--they'd be a great addition to your Thanksgiving dinner.

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Date and Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts

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Brussels sprouts are roasted until just tender then simmered with dates in a reduced garlic/balsamic vinegar sauce.

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Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts

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Brussels sprouts get crispy and flavorful in the oven when they're smashed and seasoned with Parmesan cheese and everything bagel seasoning.