Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

These roasted Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts make a delicious side dish for weekday and holiday meals. The sweet maple glaze, with just a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, pairs beautifully with the smoky bacon.

Easy Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Brussel sprouts are somewhat known for having a bitter aftertaste. One technique you can use for neutralizing the bitterness is, taking the time to soak them in cold salted water for an hour or so before cooking. This particular recipe, doesn’t really require that step as the seasoned maple syrup glaze tends to override that issue. That being said, you can do so, if you would like. Drain well, and pat dry. How to make baked Maple Brussel Sprouts:

• Brussels Sprouts – Fresh brussels sprouts trimmed and cut in half.
• Sauce – Maple syrup, teriyaki sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, light brown sugar, granulated garlic and onion powder. You could use soy sauce in place of teriyaki in a pinch.
• Bacon – Classic cut bacon cooked and crumbled.

How to Make the BEST Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

• Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts: Brussel sprouts, bacon, maple syrup, salt, pepper, teriyaki sauce, light brown sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, granulated garlic and onion powder.
• Kitchen tools you’ll need: Sharp knife and chopping board, measuring cups and spoons, large sheet pan, whisk and small bowl.
• When coating the brussels sprouts with bacon drippings, often some of the loose outer leaves will fall off. They cook very quickly so, I recommend saving those, and adding them back to the pan when coating with the maple glaze.
• If you shy away from heat, the red pepper flakes can be omitted with no other adjustments needed.
• I recommend charring the brussels sprouts under the broiler for a few minutes at the end of baking. Due to the sugars in the glaze, don’t walk away keep an eye on them to prevent burning. This also helps to reduce the pan juices.
• I prefer to cook the bacon separately from the brussel sprouts. This way, you can utilize the drippings for added flavor and cook both the sprouts and bacon to the proper texture. If for dietary reasons you want to omit the bacon, use olive oil in its place.
• If you prefer a more crisp texture, simply decrease the baking time. Check them with the tip of a knife or a toothpick for doneness.
• Store roasted Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F air fryer or on a sheet pan in a preheated 350°F oven just until heated through.

 

More Easy Side Dish Recipes to Make

Roasting vegetables is a go to technique for me. We love the natural sweetness that the roasting brings out plus, it’s a super easy way to make a side dish. Other side dish recipes you may like to try:

• Add these Honey Roasted Carrots to your holiday side dish menu.
• Roasted Panko Parmesan Broccoli just may have the kiddos eating their veggies and loving it!
• Roasted Sweet Corn Salsa can be enjoyed as a side dish, as a topping for tacos or a dip.
• Parmesan Rosemary Roasted Potatoes goes perfectly with grilled steak, chicken or pork.
• Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob is sweet as can be!
• Oven Roasted Cabbage Steaks are simply delicious and lower carb, too.
• This Roasted Butternut Squash is smothered in a homemade buttery honey sage sauce.
• Parsnip Fries from Well Plated.

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