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Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts, with whole or halved Brussels Sprouts, are a savory and sweet Brussels Sprout side dish with real maple syrup and lots of crispy bacon.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 223kcal
Author: Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh brussels sprouts
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 4 strips bacon cut into 1/2" pieces
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • USING HALVED BRUSSELS SPROUTS - 15 MINUTE VERSION
  • Preheat oven to 400 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Grease the parchment paper generously with baking spray.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix together halved Brussels sprouts, olive oil, and real maple syrup.
  • Add uncooked bacon and mix the Brussels Sprouts side dish really well to coat all the vegetables
  • Season Brussels Sprouts with salt and pepper and mix everything together again until well seasoned and covered.
  • Place maple syrup Brussels sprouts onto prepared baking sheet, spreading out bacon so it's on a single layer.
  • NOTE ABOUT SUGAR: If you pour the bowl and there is excess maple syrup on the baking sheet, that will caramelize in the oven and burn on your sheet. Its not a big deal but it could smoke or turn black, so I do my best to not let excess syrup hit the sheet.
  • Bake sprouts for approximately 12-20 minutes or until bacon is fully cooked and Brussels sprouts are roasted and slightly crispy.
  • Turn them over half way between cooking so both sides get slightly crispy.
  • See note below on cooking times.

  • USING WHOLE BRUSSELS SPROUTS
  • When Brussels Sprouts are cooked whole, they take much longer to cook and get more caramelized on the outside.
  • Preheat oven to 400 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Grease the parchment paper generously with baking spray.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix together Brussels sprouts, olive oil, and maple syrup.
  • Add uncooked bacon and mix the Brussels Sprouts side dish really well to coat all the vegetables
  • Season your Brussels Sprouts with salt and pepper and mix everything together again until well seasoned.
  • Place maple syrup Brussels sprouts onto prepared baking sheet, spreading out bacon so it's on a single layer.
  • Bake for approximately 30-40 minutes or until bacon is fully cooked and Brussels sprouts are roasted.
  • Turn them over half way between cooking so both sides get slightly crispy.
  • This recipe is a complimentary side dish for all your dinners and sure to please.

Video

Notes

COOKING TIMES:
  • Cooking Brussels Sprouts isn't necessarily a challenge, but they can go from done to real done in just a few minutes. When you cut them in half, they cook really quickly. I always set my oven timer (on a fully pre-heated oven) for 10 minutes and then add on 5 and check and so on and so forth. I like mine just slightly browned but not burnt- I have a gas oven.
  • The parchment paper WILL brown in the oven on this recipe - I always use it so the Maple Syrup covered Brussels Sprouts don't stick to the pan
  • Video shows HALVED version

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 293mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g