Description
Crispy roasted brussels sprouts tossed in a sweet honey glaze and smoky bacon, creating an irresistible and easy side dish perfect for any dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound brussel sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the brussel sprouts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- Spread the brussel sprouts and chopped bacon evenly across the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway, until the brussel sprouts are golden and the bacon is crispy.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey and balsamic vinegar. Drizzle the mixture over the roasted brussel sprouts and bacon as soon as they come out of the oven. Toss well to coat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional cracked black pepper if desired.
Notes
- If you crowd the pan, sprouts will steam instead of roast. Use two pans if necessary.
- Fresh brussels sprouts work best. Older ones might be bitter; add extra honey to improve flavor.
- Bacon crispiness depends on space and heat. Adjust as needed.
- Pecans can be added at the end for crunch.
- Maple syrup can be substituted for honey.
- Balsamic glaze might be too sharp; use with caution.
- Use a baking tray or roasting pan. Oil the tray if not using parchment paper.
- Kitchen scissors can be used to snip bacon.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple of days.
- Reheat in the oven to crisp up, or microwave.
- Serve alongside chicken, mashed potatoes, or in a salad.
- Parmesan cheese can be added as a topping.
- Do not skip preheating the oven; it prevents soggy bacon.
- If honey burns, drizzle it halfway through the roasting process next time.
- Let sprouts cool for a moment before eating to avoid burns from hot honey.
- Bacon can be omitted or substituted with veggie bacon.
- Sprouts and bacon can be prepped ahead, but roast just before serving for best texture.
- Maple syrup, agave, or brown sugar mixed with water can substitute for honey.
- Air frying is an option: 15-20 minutes at 200°C, shaking the basket frequently.
- Any type of honey works; local honey is a good choice.
- Brussels sprouts are related to broccoli.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210cal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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