Bacon Brussels Sprouts

RoastedEasyPrep 5 minCook 25 minServes 6

The sprout dish that converts skeptics: halved sprouts roasted cut-side down until crisp, tossed with smoky bacon and a splash of balsamic.

Ingredients

1½ lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
4 slices bacon, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp honey (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss the sprouts with olive oil, salt and pepper.
Spread them cut-side down on a sheet pan and scatter the bacon over the top.
Roast 20–25 minutes until the sprouts are tender and deeply browned on the cut side and the bacon is crisp.
Drizzle with balsamic and honey if using, toss and serve hot.

Serve with: roast ham or prime rib and mashed potatoes.

Cut-side down is the whole trick — flat contact with the hot pan is what makes sprouts caramelize instead of steam.

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