Description
Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts is a delicious side dish that combines the sweetness of maple syrup with the savory flavor of crispy bacon, perfectly complementing the earthy taste of Brussels sprouts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chopped bacon to the bowl and mix well.
- Spread the mixture on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the Brussels sprouts are tender and the bacon is crispy.
- Drizzle the maple syrup over the Brussels sprouts and bacon, then return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and add nuts for crunch.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup based on your sweetness preference.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg