Name: Maple Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts: Sweet & Savory Perfection
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved; 5-6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2-3 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 2 tablespoons olive oil; kosher salt, to taste; cracked black pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)

Description

Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts tossed with smoky bacon and a caramelized maple glaze, making the ultimate sweet and savory side dish for fall and holiday meals.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

5–6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces

2–3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

2 tablespoons olive oil

kosher salt, to taste

cracked black pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Trim stem ends from Brussels sprouts, remove outer leaves, and halve larger sprouts.

3. In a large bowl, toss sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

4. Add bacon pieces and drizzle with maple syrup, stirring to coat evenly.

5. Spread mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

6. Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until sprouts are caramelized and bacon is crisp.

7. If using, drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: side dish
Method: roasting
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup

Keywords: maple bacon roasted brussels sprouts, brussels sprouts, bacon, maple syrup, roasted sprouts, fall side dish, holiday side