Description
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic glaze bring crispy, caramelized veggie magic right to your dinner table. Salty bacon and sweet balsamic create a flavor combination that turns humble sprouts into a side dish your family will crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts
- 4 strips bacon
Secondary Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Seasoning and Sweeteners:
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Prep your oven to a toasty 400F and grab a large baking sheet.
- Trim the ends off 1 lb Brussels sprouts and slice them in half for even roasting.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the sprouts and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Spread the sprouts cut-side down across the baking sheet to ensure crispy edges.
- Dice 4 strips of bacon into small pieces and scatter them evenly over the sprouts.
- Slide the baking sheet into the hot oven and roast for exactly 20-25 minutes until sprouts are caramelized and bacon turns crisp.
- While roasting, whisk 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 1 tablespoon maple syrup in a small bowl.
- Remove the baking sheet and immediately drizzle your maple-balsamic glaze over the hot sprouts.
- Toss everything together to ensure each sprout gets a coating of the sweet-tangy glaze.
- Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy the crispy, glazed creation right away.
Notes
- Trim the tough ends of Brussels sprouts and slice in half for even roasting and maximum caramelization.
- Cook bacon separately first if you prefer crispier bacon, then sprinkle over sprouts during the last 10 minutes of roasting.
- Use high-quality balsamic vinegar for the best flavor in the glaze, and adjust maple syrup to your preferred sweetness level.
- For a vegetarian version, replace bacon with chopped smoked almonds or crispy shallots to maintain a similar smoky crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg