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Honey-Glazed Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

  • Author: Louise
  • Total Time: 43 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

These honey-glazed roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon are a quick, crowd-pleasing side dish featuring crispy, caramelized sprouts, smoky bacon, and a sweet honey finish. Perfect for holidays or weeknights, this recipe is easy, customizable, and sure to win over even veggie skeptics.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1.5 lbs fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon (about 5–6 oz), chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Trim stems from Brussels sprouts, remove any yellowed outer leaves, and slice each sprout in half lengthwise.
  3. Chop bacon into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add Brussels sprouts to the bowl with bacon. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and (if using) red pepper flakes. Toss until evenly coated.
  5. Spread mixture evenly on the baking sheet, cut sides down for the sprouts. Leave space between pieces for crispiness.
  6. Roast on the middle rack for 20 minutes, until bacon starts to crisp and sprouts begin to brown.
  7. Flip sprouts and bacon with a spatula or tongs. Roast for another 10-13 minutes, until bacon is crisp and sprouts are deeply caramelized.
  8. Remove from oven. Drizzle honey and (if using) lemon juice over everything while hot. Toss gently to coat.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm.

Notes

For best results, don’t overcrowd the pan—use two sheets if needed. Add honey after roasting to prevent burning. Customize with red pepper flakes for heat, lemon juice for brightness, or swap bacon for smoked almonds for a vegetarian version. Leftovers reheat best in the oven for crispiness.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 33 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: About 1 cup
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 500
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Carbohydrates: 18
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 7

Keywords: brussels sprouts, bacon, honey, roasted, holiday side, easy, gluten-free, dairy-free, Thanksgiving, Christmas, vegetable, crowd-pleaser

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