Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Who eats brussels sprouts? Not me. Never, ever.

Well, I didn’t until one day, my sister made these for Thanksgiving and boom– I was HOOKED. This recipe is seriously the only way that I eat brussels sprouts because why mess with success and try a new recipe?

I have no clue where the recipe came from, but it’s delicious and so I make it quite often. It is through this recipe that I discovered roasting bacon in the oven so I can make an entire pack of bacon quickly and easily. Since this recipe only calls for 4 strips of bacon, it leaves plenty left over for other meals or as a snack.

This recipe is delicious as a side dish for a special meal, like Thanksgiving, or as a way to make your meal feel special.  I like to make it on Sundays and eat it at work for lunch all week long.

If you try it, let me know what you think!

Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Time to Cook Bacon in the Oven 20 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Ingredients

  

• 2 lbs Brussels Sprouts Cut in half, outer leaves removed as needed
• 7 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Really, it's 2 Tbsp + 1 tsp
• 1/2 tsp Himalayan Sea Salt Save a little extra for the end.
• 1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 2 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup
• 4 Strips Nitrate-Free Bacon Cooked, cut into small pieces

Instructions

 

• To cook bacon in the oven, put raw bacon on a broiler pan or wire rack on a baking sheet at 400 degrees for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is cooked to your liking.
  
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. (This is when having two ovens comes in handy!)
• Wash the brussels sprouts. Cut each in half, removing outer leaves and cutting off hard bottoms as necessary. Place on a sheet pan lined with foil.
  
• Toss brussels sprouts with 2 Tbsp (or 6 tsp) EVOO, salt and pepper.
  
• Roast brussels sprouts in the oven, stirring mid-way, for 20-25 minutes until caramelized and tender.
  
• If you have not cooked the bacon in the oven, cook the bacon using your desired method (microwave or skillet), let cool and set aside.
• When brussels sprouts are done, heat 1 tsp EVOO in a large skillet. Transfer brussels sprouts to the skillet.
• Pour 1 Tbsp of maple syrup over the brussels sprouts and toss to coat evenly.
• Let cook for 3 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring often.
• Add the remaining Tbsp of maple syrup, if desired based on a taste test.
• Sprinkle cut up bacon, garlic powder and some extra Himalayan sea salt.
  
• Stir and serve hot.