Roasted Brussel Sprouts – easy roasted Brussel sprouts with crispy bacon, onions and topped with a balsamic glaze. Great side dish for any meal!
Brussel sprouts can be very polarizing for people. It seems you either love the or hate them. And it really seems to stem to how you grew up eating them and how you cook them. If you grew up with the steamed or boiled, then you usually fall into the hate the camp.
BUT if you start roasting them and get them nice and crispy, people tend to enjoy them more. Then you add bacon and balsamic glaze and it is pretty much just delicious! You can even make Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts if you just want to crisp them up quickly.
What You’ll Need
- Brussel Sprouts
- Bacon
- Onion
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Balsamic Glaze
The balsamic glaze is definitely optional, so if you don’t have any don’t worry! You could also toss with just a little bit of balsamic vinegar at the end to give them a little bit of that flavor.
How To Make Roasted Brussel Sprouts
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- Trim off the stems of the sprouts, and depending on their size you will want to either cut them in half or even quarter them. Just make sure they are similar sizes.
- Toss the sprouts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in a hot oven for 15-20 minutes, until they are browned.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet brown bacon and onion together until the onions are soft and the bacon is crisp.
- Add the Brussel sprouts to the skillet and cook for about 5 more minutes to really crisp up the sprouts.
- Remove from the pan and drizzle a little balsamic glaze over the top to serve.
Recipe Variations
Simple roasted vegetables are super versatile, you can change up the flavors to really go with whatever you are serving them with.
- Add Parmesan Cheese! Just before serving sprinkling over a little bit of fresh grated Parmesan cheese takes these to a whole new level.
- Garlic makes everything better. If you are a garlic lover like me, adding a little bit of freshly minced garlic during the last 5 minutes when sauté the sprouts and bacon makes this even more delicious.
- Don’t have balsamic use lemon juice. If you don’t have or don’t like the flavor of balsamic vinegar, lemon juice gives this a bright flavor that just works together. You don’t need a lot, just a little bit squeezed over the top before serving.
- Like it spicy? Adding a few red pepper flakes during the last 5 minutes of cooking adds just a tiny bit of heat in the background.
What Goes With Brussel Sprouts
These are a very versatile side dish that you really can serve with just about anything. Here are a few of my favorite proteins that they go really well with. But get creative, and it can work with anything.
Storage
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can reheat them in the microwave, but they will be kind of soft. I prefer to get out a skillet and heat them over medium to medium high heat so they can get warmed, but still be a little crispy.
If you only have a few left they are great to throw on a salad the next day, or mix in with rice or other vegetables for a quick stir fry.
This is not one of those dishes that you want to make ahead though. So save it for a night when you have 30 minutes for the sprouts to roast in the oven while you work on the recipe of dinner.
More Easy Side Dish Recipes
- Caprese Pasta Salad
- Air Fryer Green Bean Fries
- Roasted Butternut Squash
- Corn Fritters
- Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
- Broccoli Rice Casserole
- Roasted Edamame
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Roasted Brussel Sprouts - easy roasted Brussel sprouts with crispy bacon, onions and topped with a balsamic glaze. Great side dish for any meal!
Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussel Sprouts, ,trimmed and halved
- 4 strips bacon, ,chopped
- 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic glaze
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425º F.
- Toss Brussel sprouts with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread onto a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet sauté bacon and onion together over medium heat, until the bacon is crisp, and the onions are soft.
- Add the Brussel sprouts to the pan, mix everything together, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze and serve immediately.
Notes
Adapted from Simply Scratch
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 136Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 11mgSodium 293mgCarbohydrates 11gFiber 3gSugar 3gProtein 7g
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.
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Helene Dsouza I Masala Herb says
Brussel sprouts have so many benefits, unfortunately we don’t get them here so easily in India. Great idea to roast them, that should give the sprouts another flavor dimension.
Peggy says
I love brussel sprouts and hate that they get such a bad rap all the time! I think people that don’t like them just haven’t had them prepared properly! Your way is definitely the proper way =)
Tammi @ Momma's Meals says
I’ve never even had brussel sprouts but you sure make them look good, I blame it on my mom, she never cooked them for us!!
Heather @girlichef says
I love brussels sprouts – especially when cooked with bacon. I bet the balsamic addition is bliss!
Laura Hunter | Small Wallet Big Appetite says
I love brussels sprouts and I have made it my mission to help convince people to give it a chance. Like you said most people have only ever had it steamed or boiled until it is mushy. Bad experiences with it have so many people convinced it isn’t a good veggie but with recipes like this I know more people would fall in love with these little green cabbages.
Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says
The first time I had Brussels sprouts was oven roasted with balsamic and that turned me into an instant fan. But adding bacon will take it to a whole other level! Sounds delicious!
Renee says
I so very much agree that steamed or even worse, boiled, brussels sprouts are terrible. I could eat a whole platter of these roasted ones. Besides, bacon is involved. It has to be good!
Bea says
Brussels sprouts are a family favorite here – always baked 🙂 your version sounds fantastic 🙂
Donna says
I absolutely love brussels sprouts and these look fabulous.
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
I’ve only ever had brussel sprouts the steamed, gross, bitter way so I’m intrigued to try roasting them to see if I’d like them. This looks delicious – I love the char you got on your brussel sprouts. And I’m pretty sure the bacon dressing would win me over – bacon makes everything better!
Arlene @FlourOnMyFace says
Your Brussels sprouts look so good.
Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom) says
I’m also a big believer in roasting veggies. Roasted asparagus, roasted broccoli, roasted cauliflower, roasted carrots…. and you can’t beat roasted brussels sprouts. This is a great recipe!
Hezzi-D says
I’ve actually never had brussel sprouts but my brother swears they are delicious with bacon so I might have to give your recipe a try! It sounds wonderful!
Faye Leong says
This recipe looks healthy and added with bacon will be a great combination!
Amanda @ MarocMama says
I just tried roasting brussle sprouts and my kids loved it. This may be next on the list.
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
i must be on the minority but Brussels sprouts are my favorite veggies. I could eat them every single night for dinner. roasted are my favorite or stir fried.
Jodie says
I made this last night for a family barbecue and it was DELICIOUS! The only thing that I might change would be to cut the brussels sprouts in half (maybe mine were just huge because I bought them in a two pound bag from Costco). After roasting them for 10 minutes in the oven and then cooking them for 5 mins with the bacon, they were still a bit crunchy on the inside. But other than that, the flavors were great! Will definitely make this again.
naina says
I tried this today, It is not that much beautiful as yours.
what is the finishing touch you gave that i may have missed.
Beth says
Roasting is the best way to cook brussel sprouts in my opinion. It really brings out the tenderness and flavor of the vegetables.
Dorothy Reinhold says
I could eat these beauties every single day!!! I am excited to add the glaze!
Sandra says
I love brussels sprouts and I’m glad to have found this recipe! My new favorite side dish!
katerina @ diethood.com says
Such a fantastic side dish! Full of amazing flavors!
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes says
We loved this side dish! It was incredibly delicious! I can’t wait to make it again and again!
Sam says
These taste fantastic! Love the addition of bacon
Catalina says
Mmmmm…. these Brussels Sprouts look so inviting! A must try side dish!