Roasted Brussels Sprouts Beef Bacon (Printable)
Crispy Brussels sprouts combined with savory beef bacon, oven-roasted for rich, bold flavors.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
→ Meats
02 - 6 oz beef bacon, chopped
→ Oils & Seasonings
03 - 2 tbsp olive oil
04 - ½ tsp kosher salt
05 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
06 - ¼ tsp garlic powder
→ Finishing
07 - 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the Brussels sprouts on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Scatter the chopped beef bacon evenly over the sprouts.
04 - Roast in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the sprouts are golden and crispy and the beef bacon is cooked through.
05 - Remove from the oven. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired and serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Brussels sprouts haters change their minds after one bite of these crispy golden beauties
- Beef bacon adds this incredible smoky depth that regular bacon just cant match
- The whole thing comes together in under 40 minutes with almost zero active work
02 -
- Crowding the pan is the quickest way to end up with steamed mushy sprouts instead of crispy ones
- Stirring halfway through is non negotiable for even browning on all sides
- That extra 2 minutes under the broiler at the end creates the most incredible char
03 -
- Buy sprouts that are tight and bright green with no yellowing leaves
- Cut any especially large sprouts into quarters so they cook at the same rate as the smaller halves