Roasted Brussel Sprouts With Bacon Recipe
Roasted brussels sprouts with bacon is hands-down a dinner party favorite. Learn how to make this easy, quintessential holiday or winter dinner side.
Ingredients
- 1 pound brussels sprouts, halved (approx 15 brussels)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- sprinkle of salt and pepper to taste
- 5 thick-cut uncooked bacon slices chopped
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 teaspoons fresh orange zest
- 1/2 cup goat cheese crumbled
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and position the oven rack in the lower 1/3 of the oven.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and toss together the brussels sprouts, olive oil with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Lay the brussels sprouts cut side down on the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the chopped raw bacon around the brussels sprouts. Roast until the brussels sprouts are browned and the bacon crisp. Should take 20-25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the honey to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar, butter, orange zest, and a pinch of salt.
- Remove the brussels sprouts from the oven and drizzle the honey over the sprouts. Top with goat cheese and pomegranate seeds. Serve warm for the most delicious side dish or appetizer for your holiday dinner!