Description
A warm and simple side dish featuring caramelized Brussels sprouts and crispy bacon, perfect for winter gatherings and holiday meals.
Ingredients
- Brussels sprouts (about 1.5 to 2 pounds)
- Bacon (6–8 slices), chopped
- Olive oil (2–3 tablespoons)
- Salt (to taste, about 1 teaspoon)
- Black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
- Maple syrup (1–2 tablespoons, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts and cut them in half.
- Toss the Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Spread them out on a baking sheet and add chopped bacon on top.
- Roast in the oven for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the Brussels sprouts are crispy and browned.
- Drizzle with maple syrup before serving for added sweetness.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace bacon with smoked tempeh or coconut bacon. For a low-sodium option, use low-salt bacon or reduce added salt and add a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Brussels sprouts, bacon, caramelized, side dish, holiday recipe