The best Brussels sprouts recipes for Christmas

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

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

Recipe: Crispy topped sprouts

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

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

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

Recipe: Sizzled sprouts

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

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

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

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

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

Recipe: Creamy sprouts

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

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

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

Recipe: Brussels sprouts with toasted hazelnuts

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

Recipe: Shredded sprouts

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

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

Recipe: Brussels sprouts with nutmeg and lemon butter