Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Bacon

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Bacon are a great side dish and perfect for weeknight or weekend dinners! In this post I’ll teach you how to pick the best brussels sprouts and how to make a Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Bacon dish that you’ll love! These sprouts only take about 30 minutes in the oven and they’re so good!

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I was not a fan of Brussels Sprouts when I was growing up. My dad loved them and always tried to get us to eat them with dinner but I just hated them. However, that is not longer the case and I’ll gladly have brussels sprouts with dinner….if they’re cooked right! These Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Bacon are one of my favorite ways to have brussels sprouts and I love how easy they are to make! Just Dice, Toss and Roast! 

What you’ll need for Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Bacon: (amounts below in recipe)

How to pick the best Brussels Sprouts at the grocery store or farmers market:

• Try to look for smaller heads brussels sprouts when picking out brussels sprouts in the store. Bigger isn’t better when it comes to brussels sprouts and the smaller heads of brussels sprouts are going to be the most tender and offer up the most flavor.
• Look for brussels sprouts that are more green than yellow. If the leaves are yellow and wilted, pick a different batch of brussels sprouts. 
• Brussels sprouts are at their peak in the winter but we love them all year long. 

If you’re wondering, this is how they grow on the stalk…

• If you’re looking for Brussels Sprouts in the store or farmers market you’ll normally find them one of two ways. 
  • Brussels Sprouts on the stalk
  • Brussels Sprouts already removed and sometimes already packaged; sometimes they come in steamer bags

How to prepare Brussels Sprouts for cooking:

• Cut off the rough tough stem part of the brussels sprouts
• Remove any wilted or super loose leaves
• Rinse them under cold water to remove any dust or loose dirt
• For this recipe, cut larger brussels sprouts heads in half

These brussels Sprouts are ready for bacon!

There is no need to cook the bacon before you add it to these brussels sprouts. This dish is going to roast at 400F for 30 minutes so that bacon is going to cook up just fine in the oven. 

Time for OLIVE OIL and SEASONINGS

I don’t put of ton of seasonings on brussels sprouts when I roast them. 

Just a little bit of onion powder, salt and pepper is really all that these brussels sprouts need. 

You can use diced onions instead of onion powder if you want to. We don’t use onions because my husband is allergic to onions, but he can handle onion powder which is why I use it.

If you want to add onions just dice up a small white or yellow onion (maybe half or 1/4 of the onion, not the entire thing) and add it in with the bacon to roast with everything. 

HOW LONG DO YOU ROAST brussels sprouts and bacon?

These Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Bacon take about 30ish minutes to roast in a 400F oven.

When making these, start checking them after about 30 minutes. If they’re already fork tender and the leaved are starting to crisp up a bit on the edges, they’re done and ready to go.

If they’re still tough, keeping roasting them. Check them after 5-10 minutes.  Don’t panic if the edges and backs char a little bit. Crispy brussels sprouts leaves are delicious. 

Q&A:

• Should I pick out little or big brussels sprouts?

Bigger ISN’T better when it comes to brussels sprouts. The bigger the brussels sprouts the more bitter. Big brussels sprouts are gonna taste like cabbage.

• Can I use butter instead of olive oil. 

You can try it but the butter will probably burn.

• Does it matter if I use Olive Oil or Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

Nope ???? Either one is fine.

• Can I use other kinds of bacon?

I bet an apple smoked bacon would be great with this! 

 

 

Love roasted vegetables?? Here are more roasted vegetable recipes to make

• Oven Roasted Carrots
• Baby Purple Potatoes and Baby Russet Roasted Potatoes
• Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
• Crispy Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

 

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Bacon

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Bacon

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Bacon are a great side dish and perfect for weeknight or weekend dinners! In this post I'll teach you how to pick the best brussels sprouts and how to make a Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Bacon dish that you'll love! These sprouts only take about 30 minutes in the oven and they're so good!

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Ingredients

• 1/2 pound brussels sprouts
• 1/2 pound bacon, uncooked
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Remove brussels sprouts from stalk and trim stalk from ends of brussels sprouts.
3. Remove loose leaves and rinse under cold water.
4. Cut larger brussels sprouts in half.
5. Spread in a single layer on rimmed baking sheet.
6. Cut bacon strips into 1 inch pieces.
7. Scatter bacon over brussels sprouts.
8. Drizzle brussels sprouts with olive oil.
9. Sprinkle with onion powder and a few dashes of salt and pepper.
10. Toss everything together to make sure its all coated.
11. Roasted in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until brussels sprouts are tender and edges start to crisp.

Notes

When picking brussels sprouts remember that bigger = bitter when it comes to the size of brussels sprouts!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 236Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 356mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 6g

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