Description
Roasted Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Salted Honey is a delightful side dish that seamlessly blends savory and sweet flavors. This recipe features crispy bacon and tender brussels sprouts, all beautifully coated in a luscious salted honey sauce. Perfect for holiday feasts or casual weeknight dinners, this dish adds a gourmet touch to any meal. With its vibrant presentation and irresistible taste, it’s no surprise that Roasted Bacon Brussels Sprouts will become a go-to favorite at your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound brussels sprouts, halved
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 thick-cut bacon slices, chopped
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (or grated Manchego cheese)
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- On a rimmed baking sheet, toss brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange cut side down and scatter chopped bacon around them.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes until brussels sprouts are browned and bacon is crisp.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey and crushed red pepper flakes; boil for one minute. Remove from heat and stir in apple cider vinegar, butter, orange zest, and salt.
- Drizzle the salted honey sauce over the roasted brussels sprouts. Transfer to a serving plate and top with goat cheese and pomegranate arils before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg