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If you are looking for a versatile side dish that works for both a quick weeknight meal or a decadent holiday dinner look no further than this recipe for Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon! Cooking the brussels sprouts with bacon and maple syrup is sure to make this side dish a fan favorite for everybody! This paleo-friendly recipe is sweet and savory and definitely going to be in your winter meal plan rotation!
Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
I was never a fan of brussels sprouts until a few years ago, and now I can’t get enough! These Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon convert just about anybody to be a brussel sprout lover. This easy brussel sprouts recipe combines savory and sweet tastes to adhere to just about anyone’s liking! Plus, is there any greater combination than maple and bacon together?
Ingredients Needed:
We love the short ingredient list here, especially since this dish is so flavorful!
- Brussels Sprouts
- Bacon
- Maple Syrup
- Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper
- Garlic Powder
What to serve with Roasted Brussel Sprouts
This dish is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish. But also, it’s so darn good you’ll want to have this on rotation all Fall and Winter long. This dish would be great served with:
- Kale and Sweet Potato Stuffed Turkey Breast
- Classic Gluten Free Meatloaf
- Pork Carnitas (Instant Pot and Slow Cooker)
- How to Cook a Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot
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Like this veggie side dish? Try these other favorites:
- Perfect Roasted Veggies
- Brussels Sprout Slaw
- Cranberry Walnut Roasted Acorn Squash
- Garlicky Blistered Green Beans
Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
Ingredients
- 2 pounds brussels sprouts halved & damaged outer leaves removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 strips nitrate-free bacon
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoons pure maple syrup see note
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons oil, salt, and pepper on sheet pan. Roast, stirring mid-way, for 20-25 minutes until caramelized and tender.
- Meanwhile heat large skill over medium heat and cook bacon.
- Remove bacon from the pan and drain on a towel. When cool enough to handle chop, and set aside. Remove excess bacon fat from pan except for 1 tablespoon.
- Transfer roasted brussels sprouts to the skillet, add maple syrup, and toss to coat evenly.
- Cook over medium-low heat, for 3 minutes, stirring often.
- Sprinkle bacon and garlic over the Brussels and toss to coat. Season to taste and serve immediately.
There are seriously SO GOOD! I will never make another Brussels sprouts recipe again (my husband has begged me to only ever make this from now on). My father in law, who said he hates Brussels sprouts, literally could not stop eating these at our Thanksgiving dinner. So so good!
Test run tonight for thanksgiving…excellent!
I’m going to add just a little more maple syrup but overall…fabulous!
Can u make these the day before ? Or freeze them
I wouldn’t freeze – you can make ahead!
I made this for my Thanksgiving dinner table -and was a huge hit. We love it! Definitely keeping this recipe and will make this again. I might have added a new dish to our traditional playlist.
So happy!
Could you roast the brussels ahead and just finish the day of in the skillet?
Yep – probably would only do the day before though!
I am getting off meat. What would you suggest to substitute for the bacon to give it the flavor?
This recipe is definitely a winner!
Made these and my guest loved them. Making again tonight, but have Pork in the oven so I’m putting them in 350 oven in another pan next to the pork for one hour. Hope they turn out okay. Wish I had two ovens.
Such a great winter recipe! One has to try this one as it is simple to make and I’m sure, it will convince some non-sprout-eaters :).
just made this with honey (i was out of maple syrup) and it was very good indeed. my fiancé hates brussels sprouts, but finished his plate this time around! thanks, finally a new veggie to eat!
I’m wondering where the garlic is added? I must be missing it-though I keep reading the recipe?
oops, just saw it at the end! thanks–it’s smelling very good right now.
Yum!! Enjoy 🙂
Sorry Lori! At the very end I sprinkle some ground garlic! Enjoy.
Looks delicious! I just need to get my husband to like brussels sprouts. Adding bacon will help! 🙂
Thank you!! The bacon seriously helps! 🙂
Thank you Naz! I can’t wait to make it again 🙂
Looks absolutely delicious! 🙂