Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

These caramelized Brussel sprouts are roasted with maple syrup, olive oil, seasonings and bacon for a mouthwatering side dish. We serve it on regular dinner and even Holidays as this combination is always a flavor winner!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword roasted Brussel sprouts with bacon

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 314kcal

Author Sonila

Equipment

Ingredients

1.5 lbs Brussel sprouts
2 tbsps olive oil extra virgin
3 tbsps maple syrup
0.5 tsp sea salt adjust at serving time for taste
0.5 tsp freshly grated black pepper
6 bacon strips

Instructions

Rinse and place Brussel sprouts on a colander to air dry if you have enough time. If you're in a hurry, pat them dry.
Trim and halve the Brussel sprouts, add them to mixing bowl.
Pour olive oil, sea salt, freshly grated black pepper and maple syrup over the sprouts. Mix well and let marinate a little on the side.
Place bacon on a skillet in medium heat, sear for a little bit on both side until fat starts melting. Drain the fat and place bacon on a cutting board. Cut roughly in bite size pieces.
Arrange the Brussel sprouts on a single layer, flat side down on a baking sheet. I like to use parchment paper on the baking sheet. Then spread the bacon bits around all the sprouts.
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Place the baking sheet inside on the middle rack and roast for about 15-20 minutes depending on the size of the Brussel sprouts. Once the flat side is golden brown, flip over and roast for another 5-8 minutes to the crispiness level you like. Serve warm on a platter as a side dish:). Enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
Warm up leftovers in a cast iron skillet. Microwave is an option too but it can make the sprouts a little mushy.
You can double the recipe but make sure to use an extra large baking sheet because sprouts can't be overlapping, they need to be single layer. Or roast them in batches.
For extra caramelized taste you can add extra maple syrup to your taste.

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