Description
This delightful recipe combines the earthy taste of Brussels sprouts with the rich, smoky flavor of bacon and the natural sweetness of maple syrup, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts and cut them in half or quarters.
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.
- Add the Brussels sprouts to the skillet and toss to coat in the bacon fat.
- Spread the Brussels sprouts in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast the Brussels sprouts in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are caramelized and tender.
- Drizzle the maple syrup over the Brussels sprouts and toss to combine.
- Crumble the cooked bacon over the top of the Brussels sprouts.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
- Choose fresh Brussels sprouts for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: recipes
- Method: roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 15
Keywords: Brussels sprouts, bacon, maple syrup, side dish, savory