Description
These Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts with Bacon are a delightful combination of crispy, caramelized sprouts and savory, smoky bacon, all drizzled with a sweet and spicy honey glaze. The texture is a perfect balance of crunchy and tender, while the flavor experience is a harmonious blend of sweet, spicy, and umami notes that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
- Brussels Sprouts: 1 pound, trimmed and halved
- Bacon: 6 slices, chopped
- Hot Honey: 1/4 cup (store-bought or homemade)
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Garlic Powder: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- Spread the Brussels sprouts and chopped bacon on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sprouts are crispy and the bacon is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with hot honey, tossing to coat evenly.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to caramelize the honey.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional hot honey if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven for 10 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute bacon with smoked paprika for a similar flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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