Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Name: Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds fresh Brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved); 4 slices bacon (chopped into small pieces); 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cayenne (see note)

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Our Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts are a simple, flavorful way to get in those veggies! Roasted Brussels sprouts and crispy bacon go together so well, especially when you toss in a bit of maple syrup!

Roasted maple bacon brussels sprouts in white dish.

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I don’t know what it is about Brussles sprouts but sometimes I get cravings for them. STRONG cravings.

Quite weird, considering I spent most of my younger life avoiding Brussels sprouts like the plague!

Our honey balsamic Brussels sprouts would probably convert anyone into a sprouts lover and I think these maple bacon Brussels sprouts might just do the same! A little sweet, a little salty, and the brussels sprouts are both tender and crispy at the same time.

Our Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts are quite popular, so we thought we’d put a little twist on that recipe. This version is a bit simpler, but still has all the same flavor.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts:

If you just don’t care for Brussels sprouts but you’ve never tried them roasted you might want to give them a shot! These roasted Brussels sprouts just aren’t the same as the steamed variety.

When you roast Brussels sprouts the outside gets crispy and caramelized and that means flavor! The maple syrup is going to assist in that caramelization process too as the sugars in the syrup caramelize.

Toss on some bacon and you might even convince the kiddos to try these!

What We Love About This Maple BACON BRUSSELS SPROUTS Recipe:

Flavor: The maple flavor works well here with the green veggies and the crispy, savory bacon! Sweet and salty vibes are my fav!
Weeknight Dinners: This is an easy sheet pan recipe that you can prepare in 30 minutes! It’s simple to do and these maple bacon Brussels sprouts make an excellent side dish for just about any meat dish.

Ingredient Notes:

Ingredients for maple bacon brussels sprouts recipe.

Brussels sprouts– We need trimmed and halved sprouts. You can purchase these already prepared or just cut them yourself. It actually goes pretty fast. Just be sure to use fresh and not frozen!

Bacon– You’ll need 4 slices of bacon that you’ve chopped up into small pieces. You could also swap the bacon out for prosciutto, if that’s more your style.

Maple Syrup– Please use pure maple syrup and not the imitation pancake syrup here. We’re partial to Vermont maple syrup as that’s where my dad grew up. It’s the best!

Seasoning– We will also use olive oil, salt, and cayenne pepper. The cayenne helps balance out the sweetness, but doesn’t make this too spicy. Swap it for black pepper if you’re not into the cayenne.

Helpful Tip!

Trimming Brussels Sprouts

Use a sharp knife to cut the woody, dried tip off the end of the Brussels sprouts.
Remove any damaged, dried, spotted leaves from the outside of the Brussels sprouts.
Cut the Brussels sprouts in half from tip to tip. This will give us more surface area for browning as they roast.

How To Make Maple Brussel Sprouts With Bacon:

Halved brussels sprouts in bowl with bacon and spices.

Halve the Brussels sprouts and add them to a bowl with the remaining ingredients.

Ingredients for bacon roasted Brussel sprouts in bowl.

Stir well to combine everything and then spread it all onto a foil lined baking sheet.

Bake for 25 minute sat 400 degrees or until things are as browned and tender/crisp as you’d like.

Karly’s Tip:

Take the extra time to arrange your Brussels sprouts cut side down on the baking sheet. This will give you more of the roasted, browned, caramelized goodness on the Brussels sprouts!

FAQ:

How can I make the edges of my Brussels sprouts crisper?

For maximum crispy edges, arrange the sprouts so that they are cut side down on the baking sheet.

How do I reheat my Brussels sprouts?

You can add them back to a baking sheet. You may want to spritz the sheet with a little bit of non stick spray, and heat for 5-7 minutes at 350 degrees F.

Do I need to boil Brussels sprouts before I cook them in the oven?

We’re roasting these Brussels sprouts in the oven without first boiling them. We prefer the texture this way. For softer Brussels sprouts, you can parboil them before roasting.

How to store maple Brussel sprouts with bacon?

Let the sprouts cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. They should last for about 2 to 3 days in the fridge!

Roasted brussels sprouts on sheet pan lined with foil.

Variations:

We think this recipe is pretty perfect as it is, but you could easily swap honey for maple syrup! You could also add generous amounts of cracked black pepper in place of the cayenne, if you’re sensitive to spice.

More easy side dishes!

Spoon full of roasted brussels sprouts with maple and bacon.

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