Description
Maple Bacon Roasted Brussels sprouts deliver a savory-sweet punch that makes vegetables seriously delicious. Crispy bacon and caramelized edges turn these little green gems into a side dish your dinner guests will absolutely devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts
- 5 slices thick-cut bacon
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Grab your 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trim the ends, and slice them perfectly in half to maximize caramelization.
- Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil over the halved sprouts, then sprinkle ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, tossing until each piece is well-seasoned.
- Arrange the seasoned sprouts cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet, creating a single even layer that allows maximum browning.
- Chop 5 slices of thick-cut bacon into small pieces and scatter them across the Brussels sprouts.
- Slide the baking sheet into the 400°F oven and roast for exactly 20 minutes without disturbing the contents.
- Remove the sheet and drizzle 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup over the roasted sprouts and bacon.
- Gently toss the ingredients using tongs to ensure every piece gets coated with the sweet maple glaze.
- Return the baking sheet to the 400°F oven for an additional 8-10 minutes until the bacon turns crispy and the sprouts develop deep caramel edges.
Notes
- Cut Brussels sprouts in half to maximize caramelization and ensure even roasting.
- Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet, which can cause steaming instead of crispy roasting.
- For a vegetarian version, swap bacon with smoked almonds or coconut bacon for similar umami flavor.
- Choose thick-cut bacon for better texture and crispness when roasted with the sprouts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28-30 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg