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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon are slightly sweet, savory and irresistibly crispy. They’re an easy side dish to serve with dinner or for a holiday gathering.

Roasting vegetables in the oven gives them the best crispy texture, golden brown color, and even caramelizes them so they have a slight sweetness. The best part is you don’t need to use many ingredients – this roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon recipe just uses oil, honey, and a few spices – to have a super flavorful side dish.

Large platter with balsamic drizzle over roasted brussels sprouts.
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Why We Love This Recipe

  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts – Roasting them at a high temperature gives the best texture.
  • Salty and Sweet – The salty bacon pairs perfectly with the honey-sweetened brussels sprouts.
  • Easy to Prep – Just halve, toss, and roast!

Ingredients For Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

You only need four ingredients plus a few simple spices to make an easy roasted veggie side dish.

  • Brussel Sprouts – Ends trimmed and cut in half.
  • Thick Cut Bacon
  • Olive Oil – or other cooking oil like avocado oil or canola oil
  • Honey – Pure maple syrup can also be swapped.
  • Spices – Garlic Powder, Salt, Pepper

How To Roast Brussels Sprouts

See the recipe card below for full, detailed instructions

  1. Prep – Start by preheating the oven to a high temperature. Make sure your oven fully preheats for best results!
  2. Toss Brussels – Add the halved brussels sprouts to a large bowl and toss with the oil and spices. Make sure the pieces are evenly coated.
  3. Add to Baking Sheet – Spread the coated brussels sprouts onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Make sure not to crowd the pan. Sprinkle the bacon pieces evenly around.
  4. Roast – Roast in the preheated oven until the sprouts are brown and tender and the bacon is cooked. I recommend giving everything a toss halfway through to ensure even cooking.
  5. Serve – Remove from the hot baking sheet soon, adjust salt and pepper, if needed and serve.

FAQs

What meat goes best with brussels sprouts?

They’re a super versatile vegetable! Pair them alongside steak, chicken, pork, or even seafood like salmon.

What is the best way to cook brussels sprouts?

Roasting brussels sprouts makes them tender but not mushy, and roasting brings out an incredible flavor. Roasting with bacon adds smokiness and texture.

Why Won’t My Brussels Sprouts Get Crispy?

There are a few keys to getting super crispy brussels sprouts:

  • A Hot Oven – Make sure it’s preheated to a high temp (at least 400 degrees F.)
  • Space on the pan to roast – Don’t crowd them or they’ll steam.
  • Dry the brussels sprouts – After rinsing, make sure to dry off any excess water

Serving Suggestions

Brussels Sprouts are a perfect pairing with so many different meals. Lemon Chicken, Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin, and Honey Lemon Roast Chicken are just a few of our favorites! They can even be served as a holiday side dish with your Thanksgiving Turkey.

Serving spoons with roasted brussels sprouts.

Variations

  • Pancetta – Instead of bacon, try swapping in diced pancetta instead!
  • Vinegar – Balsamic vinegar glaze would be a delicious topping, adding a nice tang and sweetness.
  • Pre-Shredded Brussels Sprouts – For a faster baking time, you can use shredded brussels sprouts instead. They will bake way faster (only about 15 minutes) and get super crispy.

Storage and Reheating

Storage – Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Reheating – For best results, reheat leftovers in a 400℉ oven for about 5 minutes until warmed.

Small bowl of brussels sprouts with bacon.

Pro Tips

  • Adjust bake time – The longer you bake them, the crispier and brown they will get! I love them pretty browned and crisp, but you can adjust the baking time to your preference.
  • Don’t crowd the pan – When roasting vegetables, it’s important to not crowd them. You want there to be space in between them so they roast instead of steam.
  • Cut side down – This is an extra quick step, but I like to flip the sprouts so that the cut side is down. This helps the cut side get super crispy and caramelized.

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Recipe

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

5 from 5 votes
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon are slightly sweet, savory, and irresistibly crispy. They’re an easy side dish to serve with any dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds Brussels sprouts trimmed and cut in half through the core
  • 6 slices thick cut bacon uncooked
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt or more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or more to taste
  • Balsamic glaze (optional, for drizzling)
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Place the brussel sprouts in a large bowl, toss with olive oil, garlic powder, agave, salt and pepper until well coated.
  • Spread onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle the bacon pieces around the sprouts on the pan.
  • Roast the brussels sprouts for 25 to 30 minutes, until they're tender and nicely browned and the bacon is cooked. Toss half way through roasting.
  • Remove from the oven, and toss again. Taste for seasonings,drizzle with balsamuc glaze if desired. and serve.

Notes

Storage – Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheating – For best results, reheat leftovers in a 400℉ oven for about 5 minutes until warmed.
Keyword crispy brussels sprouts, roasted brussels sprouts

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 704mgPotassium: 482mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 862IUVitamin C: 97mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 2mg

Nutritional Disclaimer Kristin Maxwell of “Yellow Bliss Road” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. For accurate calorie counts and other nutritional values, we recommend running the ingredients through your preferred online nutritional calculator. Calories and other nutritional values can vary depending on which brands were used.

Kristin Maxwell

Kristin Maxwell is the creator and main recipe developer, writer, and photographer of Yellow Bliss Road. A self-taught cook and self-appointed foodie, she specializes in easy, flavorful and approachable recipes for any home cook.

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