Add some green to your holiday plate with these insanely delicious Brussels sprouts. Thanksgiving dinner isn't complete without them!
34 Must-Have Brussels Sprouts Recipes for Thanksgiving
Updated on Oct. 05, 2024
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Brussels Sprouts Gratin
Total Time
55 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you don't typically enjoy a side of Brussels sprouts at dinnertime, then this recipe will change your mind. It’s creamy, savory and so delicious. —Kevin Lieberman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 233 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 309mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.
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Caraway Brussels Sprouts
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Brussels sprouts are a no-brainer on Thanksgiving. I like to make them my own with a variation on a recipe I found in a cooking magazine. I add bacon drippings, onion, caraway seeds, maple syrup, sherry vinegar, Dijon and more. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 121 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein.
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Air-Fryer Garlic-Rosemary Brussels Sprouts
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This air-fryer Brussels sprouts recipe is my go-to Thanksgiving side dish. It’s healthy and easy, and it doesn’t take very much time or effort to make. I usually use rosemary for my turkey, so this lets me use up some of the leftover herbs! —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 164 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 342mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.
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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Bacon lends a wonderful salty flavor while balsamic vinegar adds a hint of spicy tang. Who knew Brussels sprouts could taste so good? —Paula Young -Tiffin, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 90 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
There are lots of ways to personalize these roasted Brussels sprouts for Thanksgiving, but it all starts with perfectly roasted sprouts. Oven temps vary, so keep an eye on them to make sure they get crisp but don’t burn. —Karen Keefe, Phoenix, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 227 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 8g protein.
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Brussels Sprouts with Leeks
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a dish I’ve tried a few times for my husband and me. Since we both love Brussels sprouts for Thanksgiving I often experiment with different combinations to enhance the taste. We found leeks give the sprouts a special flavor.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 118 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 146mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.
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Sicilian Brussels Sprouts
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love to make these Brussels sprouts for Thanksgiving because the flavors jumping around in your mouth keep you coming back bite after bite. Other nuts can be used in place of the pine nuts.—Marsha Gillett, Yukon, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 235 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 723mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein.
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Honey-Mustard Brussels Sprouts Salad
Total Time
25 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Even if you dislike Brussels sprouts, you will love this dish. The dressing is so tasty, and it pairs amazingly with the apples, grapes and walnuts. You can also add whatever cheese, nuts or fruit you prefer. —Sheila Sturrock, Coldwater, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 170 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 177mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch.
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Maple & Bacon Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For special meals, here’s a fantastic side dish that even children will love. The sweet maple syrup and smoky bacon complement the Thanksgiving Brussels sprouts perfectly. —Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 273 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 5g fiber), 8g protein.
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Garlic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mustard Sauce
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Don’t be afraid to bring out the roasted Brussels sprouts. Thanksgiving guests will love the mellow mustard sauce. —Becky Walch, Orland, California
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 167 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 241mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.
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Cranberry-Walnut Brussels Sprouts
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Brussels sprouts are one food that picky eaters often resist, but a burst of cranberry flavor may change their minds. You can also add garlic and dried fruits. —Jennifer Armellino, Lake Oswego, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 281 calories, 20g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.
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Brussels Sprouts with Garlic & Goat Cheese
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 servings (2/3 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I wanted to up my veggie game, so I smothered Brussels sprouts with garlic and goat cheese. It's really a side dish, but I love to eat it for lunch! —Brenda Williams, Santa Maria, California
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 81 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 205mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Brussels Sprouts and Grapes au Gratin
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Red grapes add pops of sweetness to this Thanksgiving Brussels sprout side. I make mine with Swiss, but if you’re feeling fancy, try Gruyere. And if you have one on hand, toss in a sliced apple. —Lorie Durrant, Nashville, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 152 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pears
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This year I decided to create a brand-new Brussels sprouts recipe for Thanksgiving dinner. I came up with an easy dish that uses only a handful of ingredients but still feels special. Apples, fresh figs and pecans are also delicious with these sprouts. —David Ross, Spokane Valley, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 220 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 346mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 6g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.
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Brussels Sprouts in Rosemary Cream Sauce
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Brussels sprouts in a rosemary-infused cream sauce have the power to bring friends and family together—but watch out for fights over who gets the last of the sauce. —Liz Koschoreck, Berea, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 256 calories, 24g fat (15g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 445mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
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Crunchy Bacon Blue Cheese Red Pepper Brussels Sprouts
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is my family’s absolute favorite dish on my Thanksgiving table. What’s not to love with the mixed aroma of garlic, onions, bacon and blue cheese floating through your home? —Jana Gooding, Carlsbad, California
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 268 calories, 20g fat (5g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 736mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein.
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Shredded Gingered Brussels Sprouts
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Even people who normally don’t care for Brussels sprouts will ask for a second helping of this Thanksgiving dish. —James Schend, Dairy Freed
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 56 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 214mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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Lemon Roasted Fingerlings and Brussels Sprouts
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My trick to roasting veggies is to choose ones that cook in the same amount of time. Other combinations to try? Cauliflower florets with baby carrots or okra with cherry tomatoes. —Courtney Gaylord, Columbus, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 167 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 256mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.
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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Garlic
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When we host Thanksgiving dinner, these Brussels sprouts are my go-to side dish because they look and taste fantastic. Fancy them up a notch with pancetta instead of bacon. —Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 109 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 300mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.
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Veggie Kabobs
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Grilling is a delightful way to prepare the season's freshest produce. The zesty Italian marinade adds just the right amount of spice to these veggie kabobs. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 202 calories, 18g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 598mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Honey-Garlic Brussels Sprouts
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
At a Thanksgiving dinner, I had the best Brussels sprouts ever! They were seasoned to perfection and lightly sweetened. I’ve tried to re-create the dish, and this comes very close. It has just the right amount of garlic and sweetness. —Robin Haas, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 100 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Brussels Sprouts & Kale Saute
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In an effort to add more greens to our meals, I created this dish—and my kids eat it up. The crispy salami is the "hook." —Jennifer Mcnabb, Brentwood, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 126 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 341mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable.
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Roasted Pumpkin and Brussels Sprouts
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
While traveling to Taiwan, I had the pleasure of trying a unique vegetable dish that included fresh pumpkin. It inspired me to roast pumpkin with Brussels sprouts. —Pam Correll, Brockport, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 152 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 255mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch.
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Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I always loved Brussels sprouts growing up, so I decided as an adult to bring them home to our family table. I've been making them ever since.—Brenda Washnock, Negaunee, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 253 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 407mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein.
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Lemon-Butter Brussels Sprouts
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Kick up these stovetop lemon Brussels sprouts with fresh lemon zest. Even my toddler will eat this up! — Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 207 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries & Almonds
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If Brussels sprouts taste bitter to you, roast them for a gentle sweetness that goes with cranberries and almonds. This Thanksgiving side dish won us over. —Claudia Lamascolo, Melbourne, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 284 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 260mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 7g fiber), 6g protein.
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Roasted Acorn Squash & Brussels Sprouts
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love creating dishes with few ingredients and easy steps, like squash with Brussels sprouts. Maple syrup adds a slight sweetness, and pecans give it a toasty crunch. —Angela LeMoine, Howell, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 300 calories, 24g fat (5g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 198mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein.
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Pressure-Cooker Celebration Brussels Sprouts
Total Time
35 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe hits all the flavor points and makes a fantastic side throughout the year. Plus, you've got to love a dish that requires minimal effort and doesn't take up oven space. You can always omit the bacon if you need a vegetarian option. —Lauren McAnelly, Des Moines, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 204 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 375mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein.
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Holiday Brussels Sprouts
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Make Brussels sprouts special with peas, celery and, of course, bacon. The recipe doubles easily if needed. —Jodie Beckman, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 115 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 147mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Brussels Sprouts Brown Betty
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I had the idea to make a savory version of the family-favorite brown betty using vegetables in place of fruit, while keeping the classic crunchy bread crumb topping. The result is a creamy, decadent side that will turn anyone into a Brussels sprouts fan. —Shauna Havey, Roy, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 301 calories, 25g fat (13g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 554mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.
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Pomegranate-Hazelnut Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I converted many people to Brussels sprouts with this recipe, and it has since become my most requested dish. The richness of the hazelnuts and the sweetness of pomegranate and orange elevate the sprouts to a new level. —Melanie Stevenson, Reading, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 248 calories, 22g fat (7g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 454mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.
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Roasted Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Total Time
50 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This deeply delicious recipe is a surefire way to get my husband to enjoy Brussels sprouts. Between the roasted flavor of the veggies and smoky, crisp bacon, it will convert even the pickiest eater. —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 192 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 535mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein.
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Mustard Brussels Sprouts
Total Time
25 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Mustard boosts the green flavor of the sprouts in this versatile side dish. Great served with breaded chicken or pork chops. —Leah-Anne Schnapp, Grove City, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 121 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 316mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat.
