Crispy Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

overhead of roasted brussels sprouts on a white platter

Crispy Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Family favorite recipe coming in hot! Even my kids ask for these! Salty bacon and sweet maple syrup come together for crave-worthy flavor and the sprouts are roasted perfectly crispy.

Course Side Dishes

Cuisine American

Keyword crispy brussels sprouts with bacon, crispy roasted brussels sprouts, easy holiday side dishes, maple bacon brussels sprouts

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 353kcal

Ingredients

1 pound brussels sprouts
6 slices thick cut bacon chopped ½ inch pieces
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon neutral oil like canola, avocado, coconut, etc.
3 tablespoons maple syrup
salt and pepper to season

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and set aside.
Slice the bacon into ½ inch pieces.
Trim the bottoms off each of the sprouts and cut in half or in quarters depending on the size. If you like super crispy sprouts, cut all of them in quarters. More surface area of the sprout in contact with the pan will produce a crispier roast.
In a large bowl, toss the sprouts with cornstarch. Transfer to a colander and shake off excess.
Empty any leftover cornstarch from your large bowl. Combine the maple syrup and oil. Add the brussels sprouts and bacon and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Transfer to the lined baking sheet and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes, mixing the sprouts about halfway through cooking. Serve right away!

Notes

Go for fresh sprouts over frozen for maximum crisp.
If using regular cut bacon, stir more frequently - about every 15 minutes - so the bacon doesn't over cook.
Prep these in advance for holidays! Brussels sprouts and bacon can be cut in advance or you can partially cook the entire recipe. Remove 15 minutes from the total cooking time so they don't overcook when reheating.

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