Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

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A spatula is used to scoop Brussels sprouts and bacon after roasting in the oven.

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Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

You’ve never had sprouts this good until you’ve tried these Bacon Balsamic Brussels Sprouts - crispy, tender, and PACKED with flavor! Simply trim the sprouts, toss them in a sweetened balsamic glaze, and then roast them on a sheet pan with bacon until it’s all perfectly caramelized.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

2 lbs. Brussels sprouts
4 oz. bacon about 4-5 slices
2 Tbsp. oil or butter
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar good quality
2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup sugar, or honey
1 Tbsp. brown sugar or more maple syrup
3 cloves garlic finely minced
1 tsp. salt to taste
½ tsp. black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Cut the Bacon: Slice the pieces of bacon in half length-wise and then cut into pieces no more than ½-inch thick.
4 oz. bacon
Prepare the Brussels Sprouts: Cut and remove the ends from all of the sprouts. Slice in half if you have medium to large-sized sprouts, or keep whole if they’re smaller than ¾-inch.
2 lbs. Brussels sprouts
Toss Sprouts in Sauce: Whisk together the oil, vinegar, maple syrup, sugar, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the sprouts and toss until they’re completely covered in the sauce.
2 Tbsp. oil, 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar, 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup, 1 Tbsp. brown sugar, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tsp. salt, ½ tsp. black pepper
Add to a Sheet Pan: Place the coated sprouts on a large parchment paper-lined baking sheet (a baker’s half sheet pan should fit them all!) or two smaller pans. Spread them out into a single layer. Sprinkle the pieces of bacon all around the sprouts.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking. (This will depend largely on the size of your Brussels sprouts!) You’ll know they’re done when the bacon is crispy and the inside of the largest sprout pierces easily with a fork.

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Notes

Meal Prep and Storage

How to prep ahead of time: You can slice the bacon and Brussels sprouts the day before if needed, just keep in the fridge.
How to store: Seal leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 5 days.
How to freeze: Place Brussels sprouts in a freezer-safe container and keep in the freezer for up to 8 months.
How to reheat: Warm these back up in a skillet or in the oven for the best results. You can also use the microwave.

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