I attempt to mood how aggressively I toot my very own horn round right here, however OMG not one however two toddlers ate their whole servings of those Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts and requested for second helpings.

In the event you’ve been on the fence as as to if or not maple syrup and bacon could make completely something—together with greens as aggressively inexperienced as Brussels sprouts—scrumptious, the reply is completely.

Recipe testing days depart me with an abundance of leftovers, and I typically share the wealth with our mates and their households. Once I confirmed up on the door with these oven roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon, nonetheless, I wasn’t certain how the kiddos would react. Final I heard, B. sprouts weren’t a typical hit.

Happily, I had a straightforward promoting level. We advised the youngsters these weren’t simply any Brussels sprouts—they have been Brussels sprouts with maple syrup.

Toddler logic: these Brussels sprouts style like pancakes (I conveniently omitted the element that there’s simply 1 tablespoon of maple syrup in the entire recipe). Each youngsters took a chunk!

Then, they took one other chunk. Then one other. Then, each declared that they may, the truth is, like Brussels sprouts (or not less than these particular Brussels sprouts) in any case.

I hadn’t initially deliberate to share this recipe till a number of weeks nearer to Easter, after we’re all scrambling to determine what recipes the pickier members of our households will take pleasure in.

Then, my buddy’s candy daughter requested once I’d be posting the recipe for maple Brussels sprouts so her mother might make it too. She regarded actually distraught once I advised her two weeks, which if you end up 5 is the equal of twenty years.

The little woman has a degree. The time to make greens roasted with bacon (or something roasted with bacon for that matter) is now. In her honor (and in pursuit of fine sense), I bumped the recipe as much as right this moment!

Bacon and Maple Syrup—An Simple Pairing for an Elevated Facet

Maple and bacon are a dynamite mixture in most conditions; right here, they’re beautiful. These Brussels sprouts are in no way overly candy. The maple syrup helps them caramelize extra intensely within the oven, and the bacon makes them salty and savory.

This simple recipe is a gussied-up model of my traditional oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts, that are wonderful for an on a regular basis wholesome facet.

Once you need one thing particular that can make even your most specific relations gush, nonetheless, these crispy Brussels sprouts with bacon and maple syrup are close to unattainable to beat.

For an additional elevated Brussels sprouts choice, I additionally love these Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic, although if you’re searching for a best-seller, you’ll be onerous pressed to beat this one.

Did I point out maple syrup and bacon? Hook. Line. Sinker.

Methods to Make Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Get together company or next-level weeknight at dwelling—any event is the precise event for this quick and fabulous recipe.

The Components

• Brussels Sprouts. In the event you’ve been following the weblog for awhile, that I l-o-v-e Brussels sprouts. As soon as roasted, Brussels sprouts turn out to be delightfully crispy on the skin and melt-in-your-mouth tender on the within. Brussels sprouts are additionally extremely good for you. They’re full of fiber, antioxidants, Vitamin-Ok, and Vitamin-C.
• Bacon. Makes something higher. Because the bacon items bake, they turn out to be darkish and crispy and impart delicious taste onto the Brussels sprouts. It’s difficult to not instantly eat each piece of bacon proper off the sheet pan!
• Maple Syrup. Coats the Brussels sprout in candy, sticky, caramelized goodness and makes them universally interesting (even to choosy toddlers).
• Olive Oil. Helps the Brussels sprouts to caramelize and retains them from burning.
• Salt + Pepper. A pinch of every for taste. I’m going so as to add much more black pepper subsequent time (be happy to take action the primary time you strive the recipe too).

The Instructions

1. Line your baking sheet with foil for simple clear up, then place the Brussels sprouts within the middle.
   
2. Slice the bacon strips, and lay them on high of the Brussels sprouts.
   
3. Add oil, syrup, and seasoning. Toss to coat, then unfold the Brussels sprouts into an excellent layer, scattering the bacon considerably evenly.
4. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes at 400 levels F, till the sprouts and the bacon are crisp. ENJOY!

To Cook dinner This Recipe on the Stovetop As a substitute

In case your oven is busy, you’ll be able to take a observe from my Sautéed Brussels Sprouts and prepare dinner this recipe as a maple bacon Brussels sprouts skillet.

• To Cook dinner this Recipe on the Stovetop: Sauté the bacon items on low. As soon as they’re crisp, take away them from the pan and pat them dry. Sauté the halved Brussels sprouts undisturbed within the bacon drippings with the salt and pepper lower facet down for five to eight minutes, till they caramelize. Then, stir and proceed to sauté till they’re brown and crispy throughout, about 6 to eight minutes extra. Stir within the maple syrup and cooked bacon items on the very finish.

Make Forward and Storage Suggestions

• To Make Forward. Slice and trim the Brussels sprouts as much as 1 day forward of time, storing them within the fridge.
• To Retailer. Place leftovers in an hermetic storage container within the fridge for as much as Four days.
• To Reheat. Add leftover cooked Brussels sprouts to a calmly oiled baking sheet. Rewarm within the oven at 350 levels F for five or so minutes, till heated by. You too can reheat them on a plate within the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute (microwaving is much much less really useful, because the bacon and Brussels sprouts will turn out to be soggy).
• To Freeze. As a result of they will turn out to be soggy, I don’t advocate freezing roasted Brussels sprouts. Nonetheless, if you find yourself with tons leftover, you definitely can freeze them and reside with a softer end result. Place cooked Brussels sprouts in an hermetic freezer-safe container and retailer them within the freezer for as much as Three months. Let roasted frozen Brussels sprouts thaw in a single day within the fridge, then reheat as directed above.

Really useful Instruments

In the event you do this recipe, please depart a remark to let me know what you (and your pickiest eaters) assume. Whether or not it’s your first time consuming Brussels sprouts or your 500^th, I hope these are a 5-star hit in your house too!