How should I cut the brussels sprouts for this recipe?

u003cmeta charset=u0022utf-8u0022/u003eSslice them in half and trim the stems if preferred. If you have very large sprouts, slice them into quarters to help them cook evenly.

How long does it take to cook the brussels sprouts?

The cooking time for this recipe varies greatly depending on the size of your brussels sprouts and personal preference. Your brussels sprouts should be tender all the way through (poke one with a fork to test) and you can continue cooking until crispy if desired. I find that ours can take up to 40 - 45 minutes.

What type of bacon is best for this recipe?

Thick cut bacon works best, but you can use any type of bacon. Any flavor of bacon (hardwood smoked, hickory, etc.) will work as well. Our favorite flavor of bacon for this recipe is Applewood smoked.

Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts {THE BEST way to cook brussels sprouts!}

Name: Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound brussels sprouts (sliced in half*); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 6 slices thick bacon (chopped); ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Description

These easy oven-roasted maple bacon brussels sprouts are sweet, crispy, and always a crowd-pleaser. Everything cooks on 1 sheet pan in the oven for a quick but impressive side dish!

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound brussels sprouts (sliced in half*)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
6 slices thick bacon (chopped)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Optionally, line a medium baking sheet with foil for easy clean up.
Place the brussels sprouts and bacon on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and maple syrup. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and arrange in a single layer.
Bake for 30 - 40 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even baking. Drain any excess liquid for crispier brussels sprouts. The brussels sprouts should be tender and the outer leaves caramelized from the syrup. Depending on the size of your sprouts and personal preference, cooking time may vary. Test for doneness starting around 30 minutes.
Serve immediately, optionally topped with a drizzle more of maple syrup.

Notes

*If some of your brussels sprouts are very large you can chop them into quarters for more even cooking
Note: cook time tends to vary greatly with this recipe. The best way to know when your brussels sprouts are done is to poke one with a fork (they should be tender all the way through) and then continue cooking for personal preference (cook longer if you like your sprouts crispier).

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Keywords: bacon, brussels sprouts, roasted