Honey-Glazed Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon
Elevate your vegetable side dish with these honey-glazed Brussels sprouts roasted to perfection with crispy bacon. This easy yet impressive recipe is a must-try for any meal.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Brussels sprouts
- 8 strips bacon
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Slice the Brussels sprouts in half, removing any tough stems or damaged outer leaves.
- In a spacious baking sheet, combine the halved Brussels sprouts, olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme leaves, and chopped bacon. Place the sprouts cut side down for optimal caramelization.
- Roast the mixture in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the honey and vinegar together in a small bowl.
- Once 15 minutes have elapsed, take out the baking sheet, drizzle the honey-vinegar mixture over the sprouts, and gently stir to ensure an even coating.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes. To achieve a crispy finish, broil for the last minute.
- Serve these delicious honey-glazed Brussels sprouts with bacon as an impressive side dish.