Roasted Brussels Sprouts Beef Bacon (Printable)
Crispy Brussels sprouts and savory beef bacon roasted together for a flavorful, hearty side dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
→ Meats
02 - 6 oz beef bacon, chopped
→ Oils & Seasonings
03 - 2 tbsp olive oil
04 - ½ tsp kosher salt
05 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
06 - ¼ tsp garlic powder
→ Finishing
07 - 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the Brussels sprouts on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Scatter the chopped beef bacon evenly over the sprouts.
04 - Roast in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the sprouts are golden and crispy and the beef bacon is cooked through.
05 - Remove from the oven. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired and serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The beef bacon adds this smoky depth that regular bacon just cant match
- Even sprout skeptics end up reaching for seconds when they taste that caramelized crispy goodness
02 -
- Crowding the pan steams the sprouts instead of roasting them so give them room to breathe
- That final 2 minutes under the broiler creates the most incredible crispy charred bits
03 -
- Buy sprouts that are similar in size so they roast evenly
- Let the baking sheet cool completely before washing or the parchment will stick