Roasted Brussels Sprouts Bacon (Printable)

Golden roasted Brussels sprouts paired with savory beef bacon create a flavorful and satisfying side dish.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

→ Meats

02 - 4 oz beef bacon, chopped

→ Spices & Seasonings

03 - 2 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
05 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
06 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder

→ Optional

07 - 1 tbsp balsamic glaze, for drizzling

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine Brussels sprouts with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the Brussels sprouts evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Evenly scatter the chopped beef bacon over the sprouts.
04 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the Brussels sprouts are golden and crispy at the edges and the beef bacon is fully cooked.
05 - Transfer to a serving dish and, if desired, drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns Brussels sprouts into something people actually fight over at the table.
  • The beef bacon crisps up perfectly and flavors everything without extra work.
  • You can have it ready in half an hour with almost no cleanup.
02 -
  • If you skip the parchment paper, the bacon will stick and you'll lose all those crispy bits when you try to scrape them off.
  • Stirring halfway through is not optional, the bottom pieces will burn and the top ones will stay pale if you don't.
03 -
  • Use a hot oven and don't overcrowd the pan, that's the only way to get truly crispy edges.
  • If your bacon is particularly fatty, you can reduce the olive oil to 1 tablespoon and let the bacon fat do the work.

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