When Kevin and I first started dating, I quickly learned there were some vegetables that he didn’t like. Then and now, I do 99% of the cooking in our house. Kevin is quite the grill master, but other than that, I do all the cooking. Thankfully, he’s a good sport and will try anything that I make once. Among the vegetables that I learned he didn’t like included squash, pumpkin, asparagus, and Brussels sprouts. Once I prepared Brussels sprouts, he became a fan with one caveat, that this be the only way that I prepare Brussels sprouts. These bacon balsamic roasted Brussels sprouts are the best way to eat them. They’re full of flavor, make excellent leftovers, and are the easiest holiday side dish.
This recipe is incredibly simple: a little bacon, a little Balsamic vinegar, and of course Brussels sprouts all get thrown together and roasted in the oven. If you’re looking for a Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish that requires little preparation, this is the dish for you. It’s traditional to serve a few vegetable side dishes to balance out the indulgence of the other side dishes such as dressing and mashed potatoes. While you can and should pick a few side dishes that are less time-intensive, that doesn’t mean you need to skimp on flavor!
If this recipe can convince my husband that he liked Brussels sprouts, they are sure to be a favorite in your house. The fact that they’re so simple to make and take just a few ingredients is an added bonus! Make these bacon balsamic roasted Brussels sprouts for Thanksgiving for a family hit.
- 4 lbs. Brussels sprouts
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook and crumble bacon, reserving 2 tbsp. of the bacon grease.
- Cut Brussels sprouts in half.
- In a baking dish, toss Brussels sprouts with bacon grease, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until Brussels sprouts are golden brown and tender. Add bacon back to Brussels sprouts for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
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