Grow Up! It's Time To Love Brussels Sprouts

By Southern Living

These savory Brussels sprouts recipes will have even the biggest nonbelievers asking for a second plate.

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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

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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 oven-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. If you prefer—and to make the dish more classically Southern, of course—you can substitute bacon for the pancetta. However you enjoy it, you will delight in the crisp Brussels sprouts, the crunchy bacon, and the salty bite of the Parmesan cheese.

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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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