Maple Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe
This maple bacon Brussels sprouts will get even the Brussels skeptics asking for seconds! Perfectly sweet and salty, they are easy to prep and are a must for any holiday table!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb 16 oz brussels sprouts, halved (~6 cups)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic sliced
- 5 slices bacon chopped
- 3 Tbs Maple syrup divided
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
- ½ tsp freshly ground pepper plus more to taste
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- Cut Brussels sprouts in half and place in a medium sized bowl
- Add in garlic, bacon, 2 Tablespoons maple syrup, and olive oil. Toss to combine.
- Lay out Brussels sprouts on a parchment or foil lined sheet pan and evenly distribute bacon and garlic around Brussels sprouts.
- Sprinkle on salt and pepper.
- Drizzle 1 additional Tablespoon maple syrup over brussel sprouts
- Roast in oven for 15-20 minutes or until brussel sprouts are fork tender and bacon is crispy
- Sprinkle on thyme over brussel sprouts, optional
- For an even sweeter taste, toss Brussels sprouts with an additional 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup when Brussels sprouts come out of the oven.
Notes
- Don't cut the garlic too finely or it will burn.
- I have only tested this recipe using maple syrup, but you may be able to also use agave or table syrup. If you try another sweetener, be sure to let me know in the comments section below.
- Fresh thyme adds a certain flair to the sweet Brussels sprouts and bacon. It's an optional addition and if you don't have fresh thyme you can omit this ingredient.
Nutrition
Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 503mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 874IU | Vitamin C: 97mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg