The ONLY Caramelized Brussels Sprouts With Bacon Recipe You’ll Ever Need

Brussel sprouts easily turned from a BLEH side dish into a fun side dish when I make this yummy caramelized Brussels sprouts with bacon recipe!

It’s savory with a dash of balsamic-y sweetness.

What Ingredients Do You Need?

• Brussels sprouts, halved or shaved: I use shaved most of the time when I cook this recipe. Because they’re easier to chew and still soak up all the yummy flavors.
• Olive oil: To help the sprouts get that crispy edge.
• Balsamic vinegar: Adds the perfect hint of sweetness.
• Salt & Pepper
• Garlic powder
• Smoked paprika
• Real bacon bits (store-bought or homemade)

How To Make Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Mix together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a medium mixing bowl.

Toss the brussels sprouts in the mixture.

Spread the brussel sprouts onto a cooking sheet. Then, sprinkle the bacon bits evenly on top of the brussel sprouts.

Cook for 15-18 minutes.

How I Ate This:

I enjoyed this meal SO much! I made oven baked steak bites, potatoes, and enjoyed it with this insanely good brussels sprouts recipe! 🤓🍽️

The ONLY Caramelized Brussels Sprouts With Bacon Recipe You’ll Ever Need

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Servings 4 people

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

These brussels sprouts are the perfect side dish to your savory entree!

Equipment

• 1 Medium mixing bowl
• 1 Large mixing spoon
• 1 Cooking tray

Ingredients

• 10 oz Brussels sprouts halved or shaved*
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1½ tsp balsamic vinegar
• ¾ tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• ¾ tsp garlic powder
• 2-3 tbsp real bacon bits (store-bought or homemade)
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Mix together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a medium mixing bowl.
• Toss in the brussel sprouts and mix thoroughly with a spoon to coat the brussels sprouts.
• Spread the brussel sprouts onto a cooking sheet.
• Sprinkle the bacon bits evenly on top of the brussel sprouts.
• Cook for 15-18 minutes.

Notes

I prefer shaved brussels sprouts! It’s easier to coat in the flavors, and easier to chew.

I get PRE-WASHED brussels sprouts. Saves me so much time!