Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
This easy recipe for Maple Brussels Sprouts is out of this world! Fresh Brussels sprouts caramelized in maple syrup and topped with crispy bacon pieces will become your new favorite vegetable side dish!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 227kcal
Equipment
- Parchment paper or non-stick foil
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bacon thinly sliced
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts fresh
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F.
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or non-stick foil.
- Cut bacon into small pieces and fry in a skillet over medium-high until bacon is crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and drain on paper towels and set aside. Reserve the fat from the pan.
- Prepare the Brussels sprouts by trimming the hard stem end and removing any loose or yellowing leaves. Slice any large Brussels sprouts in half.
- Add Brussels sprouts to a bowl and add 2 tablespoons of reserved bacon fat, maple syrup, salt, and pepper and mix until all the sprouts are covered.
- Pour Brussels sprouts mixture onto the baking sheet and place into the preheated oven.
- Roast for 25 to 25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Brussels sprouts are done when the outer leaves begin to turn medium to dark brown.
- Remove from the oven and add the cooked bacon. Stir to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 3/4 cup | Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 464mg | Potassium: 399mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 584IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
