# Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Brussels sprouts with bacon is simple to prepare, made in one pan, and is a perfect addition for your holiday table or any occasion.

- Total time: 50 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- Brussels sprouts
- diced bacon
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- balsamic glaze
- balsamic vinegar
- honey

## Instructions

1. Trim off the ends of the Brussels sprouts and remove any discolored outer leaves.
2. Put the Brussels sprouts in a cast iron skillet.
3. Add some diced bacon to the skillet.
4. If you have lean bacon, add some extra virgin olive oil to the skillet to provide fat.
5. Toss the Brussels sprouts and bacon with salt and pepper.
6. Roast in a 400° oven for 45 to 50 minutes, stirring halfway through.
7. If you have a thick balsamic glaze, drizzle it on top.
8. If you don't have a thick balsamic glaze, add some balsamic vinegar into a skillet, bring it to a boil, reduce it a little bit to thicken it up, then drizzle on top.
9. Alternatively, you can substitute some honey for the balsamic glaze.

## Equipment

- cast iron skillet
- oven
- skillet

## Tips

- If using lean bacon, add extra virgin olive oil to prevent burning.
- When making balsamic glaze, if you don't have a thick glaze, reduce balsamic vinegar in a skillet until thickened, or substitute honey.
- It's not burnt, the bacon is crispy and the Brussels sprouts are nicely browned.

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/iSucTwjXlk4?si=tfC1nTool58nfC92
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/01838225-7230-44b3-afd0-e3f0fe2f72ce
- Extracted: 2026-03-25

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