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!

These brussels sprouts would be perfect with a main dish like shrimp creole, roasted Cornish hen or ground beef stroganoff. Pick your favorite protein and serve these sprouts on the side!

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!

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Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

AuthorSara Welch
A dish of bacon roasted brussels sprouts with parsley.
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!
Time
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Serves 6

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

This post was published on February 7, 2018 and was updated on July 8, 2020 with new content.

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  1. 5 stars
    This has become our go-to brussels recipe – it turned my hubby into a huge brussels fan! Thank you!

  2. 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!

  3. 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?