Roasted Brussels Sprouts Beef Bacon (Printable)
Crispy Brussels sprouts with savory beef bacon, caramelized and seasoned for a flavorful, hearty meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Meats
03 - 4 oz beef bacon, sliced into 3/4-inch pieces
→ Oils & Seasonings
04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
06 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
→ Garnish
08 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
09 - 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts and red onion with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using.
03 - Spread vegetables evenly on prepared baking sheet. Scatter beef bacon pieces over top.
04 - Roast 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until Brussels sprouts are golden and bacon is crisp.
05 - Transfer to serving dish, garnish with parsley and Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- The beef bacon renders slowly enough that every sprout gets coated in smoky fat without turning soggy.
- It converts sprout haters through sheer caramelization and crunch.
02 -
- Wet sprouts steam instead of roast so pat them aggressively dry with a towel even if they look dry already.
- Beef bacon takes longer to crisp than pork so resist pulling the pan early.
03 -
- Cut the largest sprouts into quarters so everything finishes at the same time.
- Let the pan preheat in the oven for five minutes before adding the vegetables for extra caramelization on the bottom.