This easy Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon recipe is so flavorful, you’re going to love it! Brussels sprouts + bacon are the perfect pair for a fantastic side dish!
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THE BEST ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS RECIPE
These are the BEST roasted brussel sprouts ever! Made with just 5 ingredients including crispy bacon, it’s an easy brussel sprouts recipe that’s the perfect side dish for any night of the week (but also fancy enough for a Holiday dinner).
I can only imagine the chaos every Christmas Dinner hostess/host is faced with on this beautiful Sunday. There’s two days left. Two! Some of you are probably hosting a Christmas Eve Party, as well, and you have just a day. One day.
On top of all that, you have to deal with those questions in your head that won’t leave you alone; do I have enough, do I need more ham, can I get away with two desserts, the MIL better not try to get away with store-bought pie… So many thoughts, so little time.
Go ahead, take a sip of that spiked apple cider next to you…
I wanted to help you out with a side dish of Roasted Brussels Sprouts. An extra side dish is one of those things that you always need plenty of, but have a hard time figuring out how to make it different.
I was first introduced to brussels sprouts at my aunt’s Christmas Dinner few years back. They were steamed and seasoned with salt and pepper. I didn’t fall in love with them right away. Sadly, it took me a good ten or twenty tries before I finally said, oh yeah, gimme more.
The secret to finally falling in love? Bacon. And the oven. That.is.all
HOW TO MAKE ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON
Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl; brussels sprouts, bacon, salt, pepper and olive oil, and toss to coat evenly.
Transfer it all on a baking sheet and pop it in the oven for 35 ish minutes.
That’s it!
Lesson(s) learned: Roasted veggies rock. Bacon makes everything better, and Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon are my absolute favorite side dish.
ENJOY!
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Ingredients
- 1- pound fresh large brussels sprouts , washed, cut in half, brown ends cut off
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon , diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl; toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the brussels sprouts on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally for even cooking.
- Taste for salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
30 Min
Slow Cooker
Freezer Friendly
Instant Pot
Chicken
Beef
We love this recipe. Brussel sprouts are a favorite in our home. Steamed, boiled, sauted or baked.
Sounds wonderful, but seems odd that the picture is misleading in that it leads you to believe that the dish is prepared on top of the stove in a skillet 🙂
I made these tonight! There were awesome. First time preparing brussel sprouts and it was amazing!
That is great!! I’m SO happy you enjoyed them! 🙂
Awesome recipe! I am linking back to your blog 🙂
Thank you SO much! 🙂
This was delicious. Happy to have found you on Pinterest.
Thank you!! I’m so happy to know that you loved it! 🙂
I just made this tonight. Yummy! Will definitely make it again. I was pleased that the bacon crisped up in the oven. Thanks!
Thank you, Mary!! That’s what I like the most about this dish… the crispy bacon! 😉
This sounds great… Do you need to cook the bacon before putting it on the baking sheet? Thank you.
Hi Susan!
No, there’s no need to cook the bacon. In fact, because of the bacon’s juices released during the roasting process, this dish tastes that much better. Everything is better with bacon! 😉
Thank you SO much for stopping by!
I LOVE brussels sprouts prepared this way. I use yummy thick cut peppered bacon.
I love brussel sprouts…and roasting them with bacon is perhaps my favorite way to enjoy them! Hoping you are have a Merry Christmas!
Thank you, Mallory! Merry Christmas to you and to yours!!
My mother in law made a similar dish for Thanksgiving this year and all I have to say is I literally ate the whole thing and made sure to take all leftovers to eat the rest of the week! What a spectacular idea! Love + Shine CourtStar
I love this combination and plan to have them on our Christmas table tomorrow. Brussels and bacon– delicious!
I´m with you, roasting makes any veggie better, and bacon just seals the deal. This looks so good! Have a wonderful Christmas Kate!
Oh Yea! Everything tastes better with bacon! Loving your idea and pictures are so delicious lookin’ will try this over holidays! xo
I love roasted brussels sprouts! The best way to eat them :).
I agree!!! Roasting and adding bacon makes the best Brussels sprouts! Merry, merry Christmas, my friend!!! xo
I was never a fan of brussel sprouts but did convert after finding a recipe which included a touch of honey with it. Soooo delicious! 🙂
Your picture makes them look so good. Love it!
Okay, you and bacon have convinced me to give Brussels sprouts another chance. Well played, you two…well played. 😉
Adding this to my Christmas menu!
Thank you, Dorothy!! It really is a delicious side dish…I make it quite often and the only complaint is that I didn’t make enough. My husband’s advice is to double the recipe if you can. 😀
Have a very Merry Christmas!!
Now, this is THE WAY to make Brussels Sprouts! We love them roasted…always better. And, now we will try them with bacon…should be infinitely better! Thank you, Kate!
Hi Stacy! It amazes me that this little cabbage looking thing could taste sooo good after a half hour in the oven! 😀
Love roasted brussel sprouts… love them with bacon. This is a winner!!