Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

about the recipe

Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon are a delicious side dish that takes about 25 minutes to make.  Made with fresh Brussels sprouts, smoky bacon, and a maple dijon glaze, it’s an amazingly simple sheet pan recipe that works equally well for holiday dinners as it does for a weeknight meal.  Follow along, and I’ll show you how to make this quick and utterly irresistible side dish.

INGREDIENTS

– 2 pounds Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved – 3 tablespoons avocado oil – 1 teaspoon sea salt – ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper – 3 tablespoons maple syrup – 2 teaspoons dijon mustard – 8 ounces bacon cooked and crumbled

Preheat the oven to 450° F. Line a baking sheet with foil.

– Place the Brussels sprouts in a bowl and toss with the avocado oil, salt, and a pepper.

– Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

– Roast, rotating the pan halfway through, for 15 minutes.

– Whisk the syrup and mustard together and drizzle over the Brussels sprouts. Toss to combine.

– Cook for another 5 to 7 minutes. – Top with bacon and serve warm.