Brussels Sprouts Even Your Kids Will Beg You to Make

Bacon-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

By: Not Just Plain Foodstuffs, Inc.
Published: February 21, 2016

This is my favorite way to prepare Brussels Sprouts. It has everything that is good in the world: Brussels sprouts, salt, smoked black peppercorn, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and of course, BACON!

I use smoked black peppercorn in place of regular black peppercorn pretty much every chance I get.. the stuff is heavenly, what can I say?

The olive oil I used for this recipe is a home-made black garlic-infused kalamata olive oil; I highly recommend you keep a few infused olive oils on-hand for an extra subtle hint of flavor.

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Ingredients:

• Brussels Sprouts: ~8 cups
• Kosher Salt: 1/3 teaspoon
• Smoked Black Peppercorn: 1/2 tablespoon
• Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
• Balsamic Vinegar: 1/4 cup
• Bacon (Crumbled): 1/3 cup

Prep time: ~20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: ~1 hour
Yield: 6 servings

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Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Cut stems of Brussels sprouts, then chop in half, length-wise.
3. Boil chopped Brussels sprouts for 5 minutes.
4. Toss boiled Brussels sprouts with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, smoked black peppercorn, and BACON!
5. Place everything into a deep cast iron skillet and put it back into the oven.
6. Roast for 25 minutes, stir well, then continue roasting for another 15 minutes.
7. Serve immediately, and watch everyone (kids included) gobble them up!

Nutrition Facts
Calories:	119
Total Fat:	4.5g
Sat. Fat:	1.3g
Cholesterol:	8.9mg
Sodium:	212.3mg
Carbohydrates:	14.9g
Fiber:	5.6g
Sugar:	4.8g
Protein:	6.8g

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This is our go-to recipe when we have Brussels sprouts on-hand! It's easy to make, delicious, and will keep you and your family and/or guests coming back for more.