Brussels Sprouts Recipe

This Brussels sprouts recipe delivers perfectly crispy, caramelized sprouts coated in a rich balsamic maple glaze. Roasted in smoky bacon grease and topped with crispy crumbled bacon, these sprouts are sweet, tangy, and savory a guaranteed hit even for those who think they don’t like Brussels sprouts!

Ingredients

• 1 pound Brussels sprouts (cleaned and trimmed)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3–4 slices bacon
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Trim the stems from the Brussels sprouts, remove any loose leaves, and cut each in half.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook for 4–5 minutes.
• Drain and transfer them to an ice bath to cool, then pat completely dry.
• In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove, crumble, and set aside, reserving the bacon grease.
• Toss the dried sprouts in a bowl with bacon grease, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• Place a baking sheet in the oven for 5 minutes to preheat, then spread the Brussels sprouts cut side down on the hot pan.
• Roast for 25–30 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
• In the same skillet used for the bacon, simmer the balsamic vinegar for about 5 minutes until reduced by half.
• Stir in the maple syrup, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
• Transfer the roasted Brussels sprouts to a large bowl, drizzle the glaze over them, and toss to coat.
• Top with crumbled bacon before serving.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Servings: 2
• Yield: 1 bowl of roasted Brussels sprouts