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25 Recipes That'll Make You Love Brussels Sprouts

25 Recipes That'll Make You Love Brussels Sprouts

By Southern Living Editors

January 14, 2014

Alison Miksch

These savory Brussels sprouts recipes will have even the biggest nonbelievers asking for a second plate. From fried to roasted to pickled, there are many different ways to enjoy this hearty veggie. Dressing up Brussels sprouts with different crowd-pleasing toppings like bacon, cheese, and pecans will cause them to disappear as soon as you put them on the table.

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Brussels Sprout Slaw with Apples and Pecans

Greg DuPree

Recipe: Brussels Sprout Slaw with Apples and Pecans

Enjoy the fresh taste of Brussels, no cooking required, in this crunchy slaw.

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Bacon-Brussels Sprout-Green Bean Casserole

Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Bacon-Brussels Sprout-Green Bean Casserole

Enjoy double the veggies in this bacon-topped casserole that's perfect for weeknights and holidays.

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Farro Bowl with Curry-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts

Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food styling: Karen Rankin

Recipe: Farro Bowl with Curry-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts

Sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts are the perfect pair topped with garlic and curry powder.

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Fried Brussels Sprout Tacos

Greg DuPree

Recipe: Fried Brussels Sprouts Tacos

Let us introduce you to your new favorite way to eat Brussels sprouts: in a taco.

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Brussels Sprouts and Sautéed Cabbage

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Brussels Sprouts and Sautéed Cabbage

For a complete comforting meal, pair with our Honey-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Homemade Applesauce.

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Pork-and-Farro Bowl with Warm Brussels Sprouts-Fennel Salad

Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Pork-and-Farro Bowl with Warm Brussels Sprouts-Fennel Salad

Healthy and hearty, but still packed with flavor.

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Teriyaki Salmon Bowls with Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Teriyaki Salmon Bowls with Crispy Brussels Sprouts

These teriyaki bowls wouldn't be complete without Brussels.

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Brussels Sprout-and-Leek Slaw with Bacon and Pecans

Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Brussels Sprout-and-Leek Slaw with Bacon and Pecans

Take a break from bagged cole slaw with this salty-sweet version.

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Quick Pickled Brussels Sprouts

Greg Dupree

Recipe: Quick Pickled Brussels Sprouts

Keep pickled Brussels on hand in your refrigerator to add to salads, sandwiches, or a cheese board.

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Mini Meatloaves with Potatoes, Leeks, and Brussels Sprouts

Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Mini Meatloaves with Potatoes, Leeks, and Brussels Sprouts

This sheet pan dinner allows you to cook your main dish and sides all at once.

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Brussels Sprouts with Cornbread Croutons

Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Brussels Sprouts with Cornbread Croutons

A cornbread topping will encourage even picky eaters to give baked Brussels sprouts a try.

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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots

Photo: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots

For a more mild flavor use smaller Brussels in this 9x13 dish.

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Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan Cream

Alison Miksch

Recipe: Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan Cream

This creamy, cheesy dish will make Brussels sprouts even more irresistible than they already are.

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Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Brussels Sprouts

Photo: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Brussels Sprouts

Apple cider vinegar and brown sugar create a tangy but sweet coating for browned Brussels.

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Cast-Iron Blistered Brussels Sprouts

Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Cast-Iron Blistered Brussels Sprouts

Using your favorite cast-iron pan will allow you to caramelize Brussels at a high heat while still keeping them crunchy on the inside.

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Brussels Sprouts with Ham and Caramelized Onions

Photo: Jody Horton

Recipe: Brussels Sprouts with Ham and Caramelized Onions

Easy seared Brussels sprouts get salty-sweet undertones from crispy ham and long-cooked onions.

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Fall Vegetable Hash

Photo: Melina Hammer

Recipe: Fall Vegetable Hash

You can sub any of your favorite root vegetables for the potatoes and turnips. To plan ahead, cut up all the vegetables and store them in zip-top plastic bags in the fridge for up to three days.

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Beef-and-Brussels Sprouts Stir-fry

Photo: Greg Dupree

Recipe: Beef-and-Brussels Sprouts Stir-fry

A ripping-hot skillet works as well as a wok to sear food fast. Just be sure to use one that can take the heat, preferably cast-iron or a large, heavy-bottomed stainless.

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Cranberry Roasted Winter Vegetables

Photo: Jim Franco

Recipe: Cranberry Roasted Winter Vegetables

A medley of roasted vegetables including carrots and turnips combine with Brussels sprouts, cranberries, and a drizzle of molasses in one delicious side dish.

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Brussels Sprouts with Applewood Bacon

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Brussels Sprouts with Applewood Bacon

This recipe features a tasty blend of crisp, applewood bacon, tossed with cinnamon, brown sugar, and nutmeg.

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Roasted Vegetable Loaded Potatoes

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Roasted Vegetable Loaded Potatoes

A healthy spin on the traditional loaded baked potatoes. Replace the restaurant-size scoops of butter and sour cream with these good-for-you toppings.

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Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

Photo: Jim Franco; Styling: Leslie Siegel

Recipe: Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

For this delicious dish you roast Brussels sprouts in the oven and crisp slices of pancetta in a pan on the stovetop. Once the sprouts are lightly browned, they will be covered in the crumbled Pancetta and dusted with Parmesan cheese, adding a touch of saltiness to the roasted richness of the sprouts.

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Crumb-Topped Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Recipe: Crumb-Topped Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower

Breadcrumbs, lemon juice, and other seasonings complement the tender Brussels sprouts and cauliflower.

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Bacon-Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts

Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Recipe: Bacon-Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts

Lots of flavor—and only five ingredients—make this Brussels sprouts recipe a winner. Even reviewers who aren't sprouts fans like this version.

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Sautéed Brussels Sprouts With Apples

Recipe: Sautéed Brussels Sprouts With Apples

The presence of apple elevates this often overlooked veggie to new and delicious heights.

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Brussels Sprout Slaw with Apples and Pecans

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Bacon-Brussels Sprout-Green Bean Casserole

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Farro Bowl with Curry-Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts

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Fried Brussels Sprout Tacos

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Brussels Sprouts and Sautéed Cabbage

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Pork-and-Farro Bowl with Warm Brussels Sprouts-Fennel Salad

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Teriyaki Salmon Bowls with Crispy Brussels Sprouts

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Brussels Sprout-and-Leek Slaw with Bacon and Pecans

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Quick Pickled Brussels Sprouts

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Mini Meatloaves with Potatoes, Leeks, and Brussels Sprouts

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Brussels Sprouts with Cornbread Croutons

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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots

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Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan Cream

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Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Brussels Sprouts

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Cast-Iron Blistered Brussels Sprouts

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Brussels Sprouts with Ham and Caramelized Onions

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Fall Vegetable Hash

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Beef-and-Brussels Sprouts Stir-fry

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Cranberry Roasted Winter Vegetables

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Brussels Sprouts with Applewood Bacon

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Roasted Vegetable Loaded Potatoes

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Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

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Crumb-Topped Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower

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