Bacon roasted brussels sprouts are as good as it gets. The brussels are roasted until deliciously dark in spots, and the bacon is perfectly crisp. Bonus: they can be assembled ahead of time for a stress-free Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner!
Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon get devoured like they’re candy around here. Fair warning: if you’re usually the only Brussels sprouts lover at the table, this recipe may convert a few skeptics—and suddenly you’ll be sharing. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Roasting transforms Brussels sprouts into something completely different. Just like roasted tomatoes or cauliflower, time in a hot oven brings out deep, savory flavor and creates those irresistible dark, caramelized edges. Paired with crispy bacon, these once-humble little cabbages become a side dish even die-hard Brussels haters happily pile onto their plates.
Can I make roasted brussels sprouts with bacon ahead of time?
Yes! You can assemble the brussels sprouts and bacon 24 hours in advance. Cover the baking sheet and put it into your fridge until you’re ready to cook them.
Or par-cook them when your oven is busy cooking a turkey.
Up to 24 hours in advance, cook the brussels sprouts and bacon for 25 minutes. Let them cool, cover them, then put the baking sheet into your fridge.
Once you take the turkey out of the oven, put the brussels in for 15 minutes to finish cooking. By the time your turkey rests and is ready to be carved, the brussels will be ready, and they’ll taste freshly cooked.
What to serve with oven roasted brussels sprouts with bacon
We love to serve roasted brussels sprouts with bacon with just about any dinner. They go great with our baked pork chops , juicy baked chicken thighs , and our 8-minute baked salmon .
But they really shine at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. Try serving them with:
- Lemon Herb Butter Roast Chicken
- Wild Rice Stuffing with Sweet Potatoes, Cranberries, and Pecans
- Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese
- Maple Glazed Carrots
- Best Ever Bread Stuffing
Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe
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Ingredients
- ▢ 2 lbs brussels sprouts (trimmed and cut in half if large)
- ▢ 2 teaspoons oil
- ▢ 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ▢ 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- ▢ ½ pound of bacon (cut into ½ inch strips)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix the brussels sprouts with the oil, pepper, and garlic, then place them on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Cover them with the bacon pieces. 2 lbs brussels sprouts, 2 teaspoons oil, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 3 cloves garlic, ½ pound of bacon
- Roast for 35-40 minutes, mixing them halfway through. They are best when the brussels are very brown and the bacon is crispy.
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Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs brussels sprouts , trimmed and cut in half if large
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic , finely minced
- ½ pound of bacon , cut into ½ inch strips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix the brussels sprouts with the oil, pepper, and garlic, then place them on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Cover them with the bacon pieces. 2 lbs brussels sprouts, 2 teaspoons oil, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 3 cloves garlic, ½ pound of bacon
- Roast for 35-40 minutes, mixing them halfway through. They are best when the brussels are very brown and the bacon is crispy.
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