Description

These Brussels sprouts are roasted with bacon and finished with a silky bourbon maple glaze, offering a perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors. Ideal as a cozy weeknight side or a standout holiday dish.

Ingredients

Scale

1½ pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped

3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

2 tablespoons bourbon

1 tablespoon butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

salt and freshly cracked pepper

pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

toasted pecans for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Trim ends and halve sprouts then toss in olive oil, salt, and pepper.

2. Preheat oven to 400°F and arrange sprouts cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet with bacon.

3. Roast until sprouts are tender and edges are golden, 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.

4. Meanwhile, combine maple syrup, bourbon, and butter in a saucepan and simmer until slightly thickened.

5. Drizzle glaze over hot sprouts and bacon and toss to coat evenly.

6. Season with additional salt or red pepper flakes if desired and top with toasted pecans.

7. Serve immediately alongside your favorite main dishes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: side dish
Method: roasting
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 220
Sugar: 8
Sodium: 450
Fat: 14
Saturated Fat: 5
Unsaturated Fat: 7
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 5
Protein: 6
Cholesterol: 25

Keywords: maple bacon brussels sprouts, bourbon glaze, holiday side dish, roasted brussels sprouts, bacon brussels sprouts, maple bourbon sprouts, sweet savory side