Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

This is my first attempt at Brussel sprouts. This recipe is amazing! I was able to prep it ahead of time, and then throw it in the oven and bake for 20 min before dinner. Highly recommend this!

Here's what I did:

• Used 2 lb of Brussel sprouts (read somewhere that you should pick smaller Brussel sprouts)
• Rinsed and chopped into halves or fourths, and put into a large bowl
• Pan fried 9 strips of bacon for 5 min
• Cut the bacon and put the bacon and bacon oil into the bowl with the Brussel sprouts.
• Added 6 tablespoons of maple syrup, and 4 tablespoons of olive oil
• Added in 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
• Tossed everything together.
• Let Brussel sprouts sit in the bowl until ready to bake
• Spread onto a foil lined pan
• Baked for 20 min at 400 degrees.

Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon (~from allrecipes.com)

Ingredients

1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

• 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Place Brussels sprouts in a single layer in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and maple syrup; toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon; season with salt and black pepper.
3. Roast in the preheated oven until bacon is crispy and Brussels sprouts are caramelized, 45 minutes, stirring halfway through.