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Published: July 8, 2020 Last Modified: July 8, 2020 By Sara 32 Comments

Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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These bacon roasted brussels sprouts are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and full of smoky flavor.

These bacon roasted brussels sprouts are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and full of smoky flavor. An easy side dish that will convert even the most staunch brussels sprouts haters!

I’m always looking for easy side dishes that the whole family will enjoy. Some of our favorites include sauteed kale, grilled broccoli and these golden brown brussels sprouts flavored with bacon.

These bacon roasted brussels sprouts are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and full of smoky flavor. These bacon roasted brussels sprouts are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and full of smoky flavor.

A dish of bacon roasted brussels sprouts with parsley.

Brussels sprouts can get a bad rap sometimes. People think back to when they were kids and their parents would feed them soggy bland mushy brussels sprouts. When you roast brussels sprouts in a super hot oven, they almost get caramelized and are super delicious. These bacon roasted brussels sprouts are on our dinner table all the time in the winter months, and they couldn’t be any easier to make!

How do you make bacon roasted brussels sprouts?

This recipe has just a handful of ingredients – bacon, brussels sprouts, salt, pepper, olive oil and parsley. Place the sprouts in a single layer on a sheet pan, then drizzle them with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Add chopped raw bacon around the brussels sprouts. Bake until the sprouts are tender and caramelized and the bacon is crispy. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve and enjoy.

A sheet pan of oven roasted brussels sprouts and bacon.

Tips for the perfect brussels sprouts

  • You’ll want to cut your bacon into fairly small pieces; it’s best to use a regular cut of bacon as thick cut bacon will take longer to cook.
  • Choose sprouts that are similar in size and shape so that they cook at the same rate.
  • I find that this dish is best when served immediately so that the bacon is crispy. That being said, leftovers will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat any leftovers in a pan on the stove top to crisp up the bacon.
  • You can serve this recipe as a side dish, or make it a lighter main course by tossing the sprouts and bacon with pasta and a little olive oil and parmesan cheese.

Raw halved brussels sprouts with uncooked bacon on a sheet pan.

HOW TO PREPARE BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Make sure to wash your brussels sprouts thoroughly before use. You’ll want to cut a thin slice off the stem end of each sprout, then remove any outer leaves that look damaged. Before you cook the sprouts, the last thing you will want to do is cut them in half lengthwise.

A serving dish full of roasted brussels sprouts with bacon and parsley.

Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts Flavor Variations

This dish is great as-is, but you can absolutely add other ingredients to customize the flavors to your tastes.

  • Cheese: Add a sprinkle of grated cheese, such as parmesan, white cheddar or mozzarella during the last 5 minutes of the baking time.
  • Herbs: Swap out the parsley for chives, basil, thyme or green onions.
  • Veggies: Feel free to add more vegetables along with the sprouts, some good options are red onion wedges, halved mushrooms, green beans or broccoli.
  • Flavorings: Stir in some added flavor to the finished dish with toasted pine nuts, kalamata olives or sun dried tomatoes.

These bacon roasted brussels sprouts are the perfect side dish for a holiday dinner, or for an every day meal. They’re great paired with chicken, steak or pork. I often serve my sprouts alongside a roasted chicken with potatoes. You just can’t go wrong with this one!

More veggie side dishes

  • Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
  • Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots
  • Green Bean Bundles
  • Honey Roasted Carrots
  • Pomegranate Pecan Brussels Sprouts

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Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

These bacon roasted brussels sprouts are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and full of smoky flavor. An easy side dish that will convert even the most staunch brussels sprouts haters!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 161kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
  • Place the brussels sprouts in a single layer on the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Scatter the bacon pieces around the pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until bacon is crispy and sprouts are browned. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Notes

  1. Sliced green onions may be substituted for parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 484mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 96.4mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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This post was published on February 7, 2018 and was updated on July 8, 2020 with new content.

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    Comments

    1. christina says

      April 3, 2021 at 8:30 am

      can you prepare this the night before hand?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        April 3, 2021 at 8:31 pm

        Are you looking to bake and reheat or just do the prep the day before?

        Reply
    2. Jenna says

      September 19, 2020 at 6:25 pm

      5 stars
      I had leftover bacon and fresh brussels so was so happy to find this recipe. It came out wonderful and smokey flavored.

      Reply
    3. Suzy says

      July 21, 2020 at 7:50 am

      5 stars
      These are so tasty! Love how crispy the Brussels sprouts are! The bacon is a great addition to them!

      Reply
    4. Kerri says

      July 19, 2020 at 6:27 pm

      5 stars
      This has become our go-to brussels recipe – it turned my hubby into a huge brussels fan! Thank you!

      Reply
    5. Kimberly says

      July 18, 2020 at 6:49 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely scrumptious, the perfect way to eat Brussels sprouts!

      Reply
    6. Beth says

      July 18, 2020 at 5:01 pm

      5 stars
      These are mine and my husband’s favorite side dish for dinner. I love the addition of bacon. It’s so delicious. Can’t wait to make this again!

      Reply
    7. Toni says

      July 18, 2020 at 10:24 am

      5 stars
      This is such an amazing side dish! A new favorite at my house!!

      Reply
    8. Vikki says

      July 17, 2020 at 11:40 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious, my new favorite way to do brussels sprouts!

      Reply
    9. Erin says

      July 17, 2020 at 7:29 pm

      5 stars
      These bacon roasted brussels sprouts are sound delicious! Dangerously good…

      Reply
    10. Catherine says

      October 26, 2019 at 9:56 pm

      Have made roasted one’s without Bacon not enjoyable so I shall try these Putting sprouts on my shopping LIST What di the lady mean when she said she added Char to recipe?

      Reply
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