These roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon are sweet, savory, and completely delicious. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the sprouts, while the bacon adds irresistible crunch. Simple enough for weeknights yet impressive enough for holidays, this easy side dish recipe is one you’ll want to make all season long.
Bacon Brussels Sprouts Ingredients
It’s easy to make these maple bacon Brussels sprouts with simple ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
· Brussels sprouts: Start with a pound of whole, clean, and trimmed Brussels sprouts.
· Bacon: Use smoked bacon or regular bacon. Roast the bacon pieces with the sprouts until they’re perfectly crispy.
· Seasonings: These Brussels sprouts with bacon are simply seasoned with just salt and pepper.
· Oil: Olive oil keeps the sprouts moist and gives the seasonings something to adhere to.
· Maple syrup: Pure maple syrup adds sweet flavor to the otherwise savory side dish. It’s the perfect way to round out the other ingredients.
How to Store Brussels Sprouts With Bacon
Allow the Brussels sprouts to cool completely. Transfer them to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven.
Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
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Prepared ingredients for maple roasted brussels sprouts with bacon including brussels sprouts bacon oil maple syrup and seasonings
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Trim and clean Brussels sprouts; halve any large ones. Transfer to a large bowl.
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Brussels sprouts in a glass bowl
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Add bacon, salt, and pepper; dizzle in oil and syrup. Toss until well coated.
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A bowl of Brussels sprouts mixed with bacon pieces
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Transfer to the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
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Brussels sprouts and bacon pieces arranged on a foillined baking sheet before roasting
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Roast in the preheated oven until bacon is crispy and Brussels sprouts are caramelized, 20 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.