Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon are an easy side dish that goes great with everything from roast chicken to meatloaf to pork chops. It's special enough for a holiday dinner but easy enough to make on a weeknight, and a great way to change up your veggies, enticing even picky eaters to eat their vegetables.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 329kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. brussels sprouts, washed, trimmed, and sliced in half
- 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium apple, cored and chopped
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Drizzle the brussels sprouts with olive oil and season with salt & pepper. Toss to coat, then spread on the baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 20 minutes in the oven until tender and lightly browned.
- Core the apple and chop into bite-size pieces, roughly the size of the brussels sprout halves.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring periodically, until mostly done, but not crispy. Drain all but 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings, then add the chopped apples and rosemary to the pan with the bacon. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring periodically, until the apples soften and the bacon is fully cooked.
- Add the roasted brussels sprouts to the skillet with the bacon and apples and toss to combine. Adjust salt & pepper as necessary.
Notes
- I like to take them time to turn most of my brussels sprouts cut side down to get that nice browning, caramelized effect, but it's not totally necessary and a little fussy. If you don't have time (or don't want to bother), don't sweat it.
- Remember that with the saltiness of the bacon and having salted the brussels sprouts before roasting them, you will definitely want to taste the finished brussels sprouts before adding any additional salt.
- These are really best when eaten right away since brussels sprouts do tend to get a little smelly over time, but leftovers are usually okay from the fridge the next day.
Nutrition
Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 386mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g