The ultimate side dish that’s always at my holiday dinner table. Golden and crisp on the outside, soft on the outside with bacon and balsamic glaze to take this vegetable from an 8 to a 10.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Course: Sides, Lunch, DinnerCuisine: American, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free, Holiday
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
25
minutesTotal time
30
minutesIngredients
1 lb 1 brussel sprouts, stems removed and halved
4 strips 4 center cut bacon, chopped
2 tbsp 2 2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp 1 1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp 1 1 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper, to taste
optional: 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or glaze)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prep Brussels sprouts by trimming the stems, removing discolored outer leaves and cutting in half. Place on baking sheet.
- Add center cut bacon (I typically use scissors for efficiency’s sake), olive oil and spices. Toss to coat and turn all the sprouts cut side down in a single layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway. Start checking them at 15 minutes. The bake time of the sprouts will depend on the size of them and your oven. Bake until the Brussels sprouts are fork tender but not mushy.
- If using balsamic, toss after cooking and serve immediately.
