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.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Brussels sprouts
- 4 ounces bacon about 4-5 slices
- 2 tablespoons oil or butter
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar good quality
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup sugar, or honey
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar or more maple syrup
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon 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 ounces 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 pounds 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 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon 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
- Storage: Seal leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 5 days.
- Sprouts: Grab fresh ones for the best results.
- Bacon: Leave it off if preferred.
- Temperature: The high heat is essential for crispiness.
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 484mg | Potassium: 657mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1149IU | Vitamin C: 129mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2mg
