Brussels Sprouts Recipe

This brussels sprouts recipe creates perfectly crispy, caramelized sprouts coated in a sweet and tangy balsamic maple glaze. Roasted in bacon grease and topped with crumbled bacon, these sprouts deliver smoky, savory, and slightly sweet flavors that make them irresistible even for those who think they don’t like Brussels sprouts! Find more healthy and tasty Brussels Sprouts Recipe ideas here.

Ingredients

• 1 pound Brussels sprouts (cleaned and trimmed)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3–4 slices bacon
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Trim the stems from the Brussels sprouts, remove loose leaves, and cut each in half.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Brussels sprouts and boil for 4–5 minutes.
• Drain and transfer them to an ice bath to cool, then pat completely dry.
• In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove, crumble, and set aside. Reserve the bacon grease.
• Toss the dried sprouts in a bowl with bacon grease, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• Place a baking sheet in the oven for 5 minutes to preheat, then spread the Brussels sprouts cut side down on the hot pan.
• Roast for 25–30 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
• In the same pan used for the bacon, simmer balsamic vinegar for 5 minutes until reduced by half.
• Stir in maple syrup, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper; simmer until slightly thickened.
• Transfer roasted sprouts to a large bowl, drizzle the balsamic glaze, and toss gently to coat.
• Sprinkle with crumbled bacon before serving.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Servings: 2
• Yield: 1 bowl of roasted Brussels sprouts