Description
A savory side dish combining roasted Brussels sprouts with crispy bacon and a sweet maple glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread sprouts on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, then drain on paper towels.
- Mix maple syrup and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl.
- Remove sprouts from oven, toss with bacon and maple glaze.
- Return to oven for 5 minutes to caramelize.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Trim and halve sprouts evenly for even cooking.
- Adjust maple syrup for desired sweetness.
- Use thick-cut bacon for extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg