Roasted Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
For the Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- 8 ounces bacon, strips
- 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon bacon grease, reserved from cooking bacon
- 1 tablespoon seasoning blend, reddish-brown, such as paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of cayenne
For the Glaze and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Lay the bacon strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until crispy. Remove the bacon from the oven, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, and reserve 1 tablespoon of the rendered bacon grease from the baking sheet. Once cooled, chop the bacon into small pieces.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 3
Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 425
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved Brussels sprouts, olive oil, reserved bacon grease, and seasoning blend. Toss thoroughly until all the Brussels sprouts are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Spread the seasoned Brussels sprouts in a single layer on a clean baking sheet, ensuring they are cut-side down for maximum crispiness. Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and nicely charred, tossing once halfway through.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 425
- 6
Once roasted, transfer the hot Brussels sprouts to a clean mixing bowl. Add the chopped crispy bacon, balsamic glaze, and maple syrup. Toss everything together until the sprouts and bacon are well coated with the glaze and syrup.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Transfer the finished dish to a serving platter. Garnish with flaky sea salt and chopped chives before serving.
⏱️ 3 min
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Roasted Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
For the Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- 8 ounces bacon, strips
- 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon bacon grease, reserved from cooking bacon
- 1 tablespoon seasoning blend, reddish-brown, such as paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of cayenne
For the Glaze and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Lay the bacon strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until crispy. Remove the bacon from the oven, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, and reserve 1 tablespoon of the rendered bacon grease from the baking sheet. Once cooled, chop the bacon into small pieces.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 3
Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 425 - 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved Brussels sprouts, olive oil, reserved bacon grease, and seasoning blend. Toss thoroughly until all the Brussels sprouts are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Spread the seasoned Brussels sprouts in a single layer on a clean baking sheet, ensuring they are cut-side down for maximum crispiness. Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and nicely charred, tossing once halfway through.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 425 - 6
Once roasted, transfer the hot Brussels sprouts to a clean mixing bowl. Add the chopped crispy bacon, balsamic glaze, and maple syrup. Toss everything together until the sprouts and bacon are well coated with the glaze and syrup.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Transfer the finished dish to a serving platter. Garnish with flaky sea salt and chopped chives before serving.
⏱️ 3 min