Brussels Sprouts pair with creamy blue cheese, dried cranberries and crunchy pecans to create a savory side dish that is perfect for the holidays or a new way to get your family to eat their brussels sprouts. These Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries are sure to be a hit! 

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CRANBERRIES

Brussels sprouts didn’t make it on my table very often as a child.

I only really started eating them in the past 5 years because before that I never gave them a fair chance.

Boy was I missing out! I have recently fallen in love with them. Today’s Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries is a new favorite. I have fallen in love with crispy brussels sprouts.

I love the brussels sprouts paired with creamy blue cheese or goat cheese, sweet dried cranberries and the sweet pecans.

I think these really are the perfect holiday side dish.

Some of my most recent favorite recipes using brussels sprouts are these Balsamic Brussel Sprouts, these Oven Roasted Parmesan Brussels Sprouts or these Cheesy Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts. 

Now I like all types of brussels sprout recipes and try to mix things up when making them.

Today’s recipe does just that by adding creamy blue cheese or goat cheese, sweet cranberries and sweet pecans to create a pretty darn good pairing of flavors with every bite.

It might sound like a strange combination, but I promise it is delicious. If you are a fan of brussels sprouts you have to try these.

Roasting brussels sprouts is my favorite way to make them because it helps bring out the flavor and they get a little bit crispy, which I like.

For those that are thinking ahead to Thanksgiving or Christmas these Roasted Brussels Sprouts would be the perfect addition to your thanksgiving menu or christmas dinner.

Recipe Ingredients

• BRUSSELS SPROUTS: The brussels sprouts are the star of the show in this side dish. I wash them and peel away any leaves that don’t look good. Then I slice them in half before roasting them. 
• BLUE CHEESE OR GOAT CHEESE: The goat cheese or blue cheese are creamy cheeses that add a nice flavor to the dish. Some people don’t enjoy the strong flavor of blue cheese which makes goat cheese a nice lighter option. Other nice additions would be feta cheese or Parmesan cheese.
• NUTS: The toasted pecans {or try walnuts} are a great earthy addition to the dish and also have great healthy benefits. If pecans aren’t your thing go for earthy walnuts or almonds.
• DRIED CRANBERRIES: I love the sweetness of dried cranberries with the brussels sprouts. You can also try raising or dried apricots in place of the cranberries. You also can use leftover cranberries from your holiday meal to make this dish.

Ways to Modify These Cranberry Brussels Sprouts:

• Nuts: There are a variety of nuts that would be good in this salad. Try pecans, walnuts, sliced almonds, pistachios or pine nuts. 
• Cheese: Cheese is such a nice addition to this dish. Aside from blue cheese you can try gorgonzola, goat cheese, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese or mozzarella cheese. 
• Vegetables: If you want to add some vegetables in with these brussels sprouts try carrots, shallot or onion. 
• Sugar: If you want to add sweetness you can add brown sugar, honey or maple syrup.
• Sauces: You can add a sauce to these brussels sprouts. Try balsamic vinegar or a cranberry sauce.
• Spices: Some spices that would be nice when roasting the brussels sprouts are oregano, thyme, Italian seasoning or za’atar. For a smoky kick try smoked paprika. You also could use curry wpices like curry powder or garam masala.

What Should I Pair With These Brussels Sprouts with Blue Cheese?

I love making these brussels sprouts around the holidays which makes them the perfect match for this Herb Butter Roasted Turkey, Garlic Herb Butter Roast Chicken, Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken or this Slow Cooker Mediterranean Whole Chicken.

I adore brussels sprouts with beef. It is one of my favorite pairings. Some recipes I especially love are this Grilled Ribeye Steak, Lemon Garlic Butter Grilled Ribeye or these Slow Cooker Italian Short Ribs.

Seafood is also a nice pairing for this side dish. Try this Black Sea Bass Recipe, Air Fryer Cod or this Baked Fish with Lemon Cream Sauce.