Brussels sprouts recipes
In season from October to March, brussels sprouts can be used in lots of different ways – and are a star of the Christmas dinner table. Try one of our best brussels sprouts recipes, including a cheesy gratin and a Middle Eastern salad, and be sure that sprouts will never be boring again.
For Christmas, sprouts with bacon and chestnuts is a classic – and our best-ever fondant version is the one to try this year. By cooking them a little like potato fondants (frying them until crisp, then braising in liquid to cook them through), you get a crispy caramelised sprout on the cut side with a soft, fresh, green round on top. For an alternative, try our crispy ‘nduja sprouts in the air fryer or a cheesy twist on sprouts, inspired by cauliflower cheese.
Browse all our best make-ahead Christmas sides.
Showing 1-16 of 48 recipes
Save recipe
Brussels sprouts
Smashed brussels sprouts with peanut nam jim
Give brussels sprouts a flavour boost with a punchy peanut, tamarind and lime dressing in this fabulous side dish recipe from Ravinder Bhogal
-
Easy
Save recipe
Brussels sprouts
Marie Mitchell’s brussels sprout cheese
Brussels sprout cheese will be your new favourite festive side. This sprout-centric twist on cauli cheese is topped with sourdough croutons.
-
Easy
Save recipe
Brussels sprouts
Fondant sprouts with bacon and chestnuts
Fondant sprouts with bacon and chestnuts is our favourite festive side. A two-step cooking process gets the best out of every sprout.
-
Easy
Save recipe
Nduja
Air fryer crispy ’nduja sprouts
Sprouts crisp up beautifully in an air fryer – the outer leaves caramelising to golden shards. Toss in ’nduja for a sweet, fiery, salty side.
-
Easy
Save recipe
Pork chops
Pork chops with bean pureé, sprouts and apples
This new take on the classic combo of pork chops with apple and sage is ready in just 30 minutes – but tastes like it took so much longer.
-
Easy
Save recipe
Brussels sprouts
Sprout ’kraut
Enjoy sprouts year-round with this funky sprout sauerkraut with pink peppercorns. It's great with pork or in a grilled cheese sandwich.
-
Easy
Save recipe
Brussels sprouts
Sprout and harissa hash with tahini yogurt
This seasonal hash celebrates sprouts with the help of Middle Eastern staples such as fiery harissa, creamy tahini and crunchy dukkah.
-
Easy
Save recipe
Brussels sprouts
Roast sprouts with bacon, chestnuts and cream
Roast sprouts with bacon and chestnuts until tender and nutty, then stir through cream for an unapologetically decadent Christmas side dish.
-
Easy
Save recipe
Brussels sprouts
Sprout and anchovy gratin with porcini crumb
This gratin, with the sprouts baked in anchovy-infused cream, will be the dark horse of your Christmas dinner. Just wait until you taste it...
-
Easy
Save recipe
Christmas trimmings, sides and sauces
Sprouts in blankets
Two Christmas icons combine to make sprouts in blankets. Even sprout haters will change their beliefs when they taste them wrapped in bacon.
-
Easy
Save recipe
Pasta bakes
Creamy mushroom, sprout and chestnut pasta bake
Add sprouts to a mushroom pasta bake. Fold in a rich chestnut bechamel, thyme and cheese for a knockout winter warmer.
-
Easy
Save recipe
Brussels sprouts
Sprout, bacon and red pepper panzanella
Sprouts aren’t just for Christmas. This wintry traybake take on panzanella pairs sprouts with salty lardons and roasted red peppers.
-
Easy
Save recipe
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprout stir-fry with paneer and coconut
Combine leftover Brussels sprouts with paneer and quickly fry with coconut and spices to create a fresh, fragrant stir-fry.
-
Easy
Save recipe
Brussels sprouts
Garlic butter sprouts
Gently cook sprouts in butter until crisp and caramelised, then add garlic. This is how we cook our sprouts every Christmas.
-
Easy
Save recipe
Brussels sprouts
Roast brussels sprouts with polenta, anchovies and mushrooms
Roast nutty purple sprouts with polenta, anchovies and mushrooms. Drizzle with rosemary and garlic oil for a delicious winter supper.
-
Easy
Save recipe
Healthy fish
Crispy fried hake with brussels sprouts
Bored of your usual fish dishes? Try crispy fried hake with a tangy tomato and orange sauce, served with sprouts and zesty chermoula.
-
Easy
Subscribe to our magazine
Food stories, skills and tested recipes, straight to your door... Enjoy 5 issues for just £5 with our special introductory offer.
Subscribe
Unleash your inner chef
Looking for inspiration? Receive the latest recipes with our newsletter