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These Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon make for the best fall side dish. Crisp Brussels sprouts are roasted until soft and tender and mixed with crunchy bacon. The perfect balance between sweet and savory. These Brussels sprouts are great for any weeknight dinner, Thanksgiving or Holiday meal.
Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
One of my personal favorite fall vegetables are hands down brussels sprouts. I love how versatile they are and how great they go with other vegetables and foods. Most people may not find their taste particularly appetizing, but I do. I love the way they taste!
My husband in one of these people that are not exactly too fond of Brussels Sprouts. I’ve heard of them being cooked with bacon and that is one thing my husband loves. Bacon! So I created this recipe for him. He actually enjoys this dish very much and always asks for seconds.
These Maple Gazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon make for a great side dish any day of the week. I personally love to serve them during Thanksgiving and the Holidays. This sure is one recipe everyone will love. Even those who are not the biggest fans of brussels sprouts will be asking for seconds!
Health Benefits of Brussels Sprouts:
- Antioxidants
- Aids Digestion
- Antibacterial and Antiviral
- Great source of Vitamin C
- Promotes Healthy Bones
- Brain Function
- Healthy Vision
- Boosts Immune System
- Detoxifying
- Anti-Inflammatory
Can I substitute regular Bacon for Turkey Bacon?
You can use either regular bacon or turkey bacon in this recipe. Both would work just fine. If you are using turkey bacon I would suggest adding a bit of avocado oil or coconut oil to cook your bacon and sauté brussels sprouts. Turkey bacon doesn’t release its own fat like pork bacon does.
What you need to make Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon:
Ingredients:
- Brussels Sprouts
- Bacon
- Maple Syrup
- Pink Sea Salt
Equipment:
- 12 inch Cast Iron Skillet
How to make Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon:
- Preheat oven at 350 degrees F.
- Cut off stems from Brussels Sprouts and slice them in half lengthwise. Set them to the side. Chop bacon into small bite sizes.
- Place large cast iron skillet on stovetop and heat-up on medium-high heat. Add chopped bacon bites and sauté until bacon starts to cook through. About 3-4 minutes. Don’t over cook as you don’t want it to get too crispy once you place it in the oven.
- Remove cooked bacon bites from skillet. No need to clean or wipe skillet. Toss in brussels sprouts, sprinkle salt and drizzle maple syrup. Stir thoroughly making sure brussels sprouts are well coated with maple syrup. Sauté on the same medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften. Stirring occasionally to make sure brussels sprouts are cooking evenly.
- Turn heat off and toss bacon back in skillet over brussels sprouts. Give it a careful stir to evenly get the bacon bites combined with the brussels sprouts.
- Place skillet in oven and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove brussels sprouts from the oven and serve immediately while still warm. Enjoy!
Tips and Substitutions:
- No need to use oil in this recipe- Bacon has natural fats that it releases once it’s being cooked. This fat is used to cook the Brussels sprouts in. If bacon releases too much fat, you can wipe some of it off.
- Not a fan of bacon?- You can substitute for turkey bacon. Just add a bit of oil to skillet while it heats up. Turkey bacon doesn’t release its own fat like traditional pork bacon does.
- Do not overcook bacon or Brussels sprouts- They will continue to roast and get crispy in the oven.
- No maple syrup?- Honey is a good substitute.
What to serve Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts:
- Instant Pot Roasted Whole Chicken
- Air-Fryer Parmesan Crusted Cod
- Orange Rosemary Chicken
- Roasted Turkey
- Balsamic Chicken with Herbed Roasted Potatoes
Looking for more Thanksgiving or Holiday recipes? You may also want to check these other recipes out:
- How to Perfectly Roast a Turkey
- Gluten-Free Homemade Cornbread
- Honey-Ginger Roasted Carrots
- Homemade Gluten-Free Gravy
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
- Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Did you like this Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon recipe? You may also like these other side dishes:
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
- Roasted Harvest Veggies
- Herbed Butter Roasted Potatoes
- Garlic Butter Sautéed Mushrooms
Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
These Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon make for the best fall side dish. Crisp Brussels sprouts are roasted until soft and tender and mixed with crunchy bacon. The perfect balance between sweet and savory. These Brussels sprouts are great for any weeknight dinner, Thanksgiving or Holiday meal.
Ingredients
- 14 oz Brussels Sprouts
- 4 bacon strips
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp pink sea salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven at 350 degrees F.
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Cut off stems from Brussels Sprouts and slice them in half lengthwise. Set them to the side. Chop bacon into small bite sizes.
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Place large cast iron skillet on stovetop and heat-up on medium-high heat. Add chopped bacon bites and sauté until bacon starts to cook through. About 3-4 minutes. Don't over cook as you don't want it to get too crispy once you place it in the oven.
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Remove cooked bacon bites from skillet. No need to clean or wipe skillet. Toss in brussels sprouts, sprinkle salt and drizzle maple syrup. Stir thoroughly making sure brussels sprouts are well coated with maple syrup. Sauté on the same medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften. Stirring occasionally to make sure brussels sprouts are cooking evenly.
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Turn heat off and toss bacon back in skillet over brussels sprouts. Give it a careful stir to evenly get the bacon bites combined with the brussels sprouts.
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Place skillet in oven and bake for 25 minutes.
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Remove brussels sprouts from the oven and serve immediately while still warm. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Tips and Substitutions:
- No need to use oil in this recipe- Bacon has natural fats that it releases once it’s being cooked. This fat is used to cook the Brussels sprouts in. If bacon releases too much fat, you can wipe some of it off.
- Not a fan of bacon?- You can substitute for turkey bacon. Just add a bit of oil to skillet while it heats up. Turkey bacon doesn’t release its own fat like traditional pork bacon does.
- Do not overcook bacon or Brussels sprouts- They will continue to roast and get crispy in the oven.
- No maple syrup?- Honey is a good substitute.
*Number of total servings in estimated. Actual number of servings may vary depending on your own personal preference in portion sizes.
**Nutritional values shown are general guidelines for 1 serving using the ingredients listed above. These numbers do not reflect and may vary depending on substitutions, additions and/or different brands and/or other ingredients that may be used.
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