BEST EVER BRUSSELS SPROUTS (with Maple and Bacon)
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This wonderful, tried and true recipe can be found on several sites, but I used the one from Allrecipes.com. It has a 4 1/2-star rating with rave reviews. One reviewer stated the Brussels sprouts tasted like candy, I agree!
Recipe shared by StepfyChefy
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE BEST-EVER BRUSSELS SPROUTS
1 pound of trimmed Brussels sprouts, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 4 slices of bacon (I used applewood smoked bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces), 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
HOW TO MAKE BEST EVER BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with foil – this makes for a superfast clean-up. Wash and trim Brussels sprouts. My sprouts were pretty large, so I opted to slice them in half. If your sprouts are small, you can keep them whole.
Next, in a large bowl, drizzle olive oil, maple syrup over sprouts, add salt and pepper and mix well. Place Brussels sprouts evenly on baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with bacon and place on the middle rack of the oven.
Place on middle rack of pre-heated oven and roast for 35 to 45 minutes, turning them over/ stirring once, halfway through roasting. Remove from oven when the sprouts are caramelized and bacon is crispy. Enjoy!
Roasting times will vary depending on the size of the Brussels sprouts – so be sure to keep an eye on them.
Friends and family who are not fans of Brussels sprouts are sure to fall in love with this recipe!
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a sponsored post, I have no affiliation with AllRecipes, I am just a fan of this recipe. When I share a tried & true recipe, I always credit the source and will often send you to the site for the directions and/or to print the recipe. All you need to do is click on “Print Recipe” below and it will take you to the full recipe. One extra step for an awesome recipe, that’s it! It’s important to me to share the love and send you to the original source.
Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with foil – this makes for a superfast clean up.
Wash and trim Brussels sprouts. My sprouts were pretty large, so I opted to slice them in half. If your sprouts are small, you can keep them whole.
In a large bowl, drizzle olive oil, maple syrup over sprouts, add salt and pepper and mix well. Place Brussels sprouts evenly on baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with bacon and place on middle rack of oven and roast for 35 to 45 minutes, turning them over/ stirring once, halfway through roasting.
Remove from oven when the sprouts are caramelized and bacon is crispy. Enjoy!
Please Note: Roasting times will vary depending on the size of the Brussels sprouts – so be sure to keep an eye on them.
Tips
- These would be great roasted with nuts (hazelnuts, pecans, sliced almonds).
- I opted to mix the Brussels sprouts in a bowl for even coating. The directions have you mixing everything right on the baking sheet.
- I highly recommend lining your baking sheet with foil for a fast clean-up.
- Depending on your oven and the size of your Brussels sprouts, cooking times may vary. Be sure to keep an eye on them and don’t forget to turn them once halfway through roasting.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Cheers!
Maria
Can this be made ahead of time and reheated?
Mary Neumann
Yes Maria, they just won’t be as good as fresh out of the oven. But I will say, I love them cold from the fridge.
Luke Koziol
Why does the recipe give measurements in metric?
Mary Neumann
The person who submitted the recipe most likely loves in a country that uses the metric system. I share how to make it in my post and made the conversions for my readers.