Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
These Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts 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.