My roasted brussel sprouts with bacon are tangy, spicy, and loaded with flavor from the zesty Dijon mustard and brown sugar sauce. The sprouts are seared in a cast iron skillet to get crispy and caramelized before being popped in the oven to roast until tender. It's an easy vegetable side dish that gets two thumbs up from my family; I'm sure yours will love it, too!
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Anytime I'm in the mood to mix up my side dishes. These roasted brussel sprouts are always one of my go-to dishes. My daughter, who can be picky, loves these just as much as I do!
I have perfected this recipe based on how many different times I have made it. You can quickly increase the heat with some extra crushed red pepper or dial it back to suit your family's needs.
🥘 Ingredients
- Bacon - The saltiness of the bacon pairs wonderfully with the recipe ingredients.
- Butter - Butter adds extra flavor to your sauteed shallots and brussel sprouts.
- Shallots - Finely minced shallots add an extra layer to this dish.
- Brussel Sprouts - Your washed and halved sprouts are the show's star!
- Brown Sugar - Light or dark brown sugar will add the perfect sweetness.
- Dijon Mustard - Coarse ground Dijon mustard contributes just enough tanginess.
- Balsamic Vinegar - Balsamic vinegar and brussel sprouts are always a tasty combination.
- Seasonings - Paprika, ground mustard, and some crushed red pepper flakes for spice.
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪How To Make Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon
These addictive veggies are so simple that you'll be making them your go-to side dish all the time. Before starting, grab a large cast-iron skillet, knife, cutting board, measuring utensils, and a small bowl.
This recipe yields approximately four servings.
Prepare the Bacon & Sauce
Step 1: Cook the bacon. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C/Gas Mark 5). In a large (10-12 inch) cast-iron skillet, cook 2 slices of bacon at medium heat until just beginning to get crispy, about 5-8 minutes.
Step 2: Saute. Add 1 tablespoon of butter, ¼ cup (59 grams) of finely minced shallots, and 1 pound (454 grams) of cut brussel sprouts. Cook at medium heat for 5 minutes or until the brussel sprouts are seared.
Step 3: Mix the sauce. In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup (55 grams) of brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of Balsamic vinegar, ½ teaspoon of paprika, ½ teaspoon of ground mustard, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
Bake & Serve
Step 4: Coat. Add the Dijon sauce to the cooked brussel sprouts in the cast iron skillet, and stir to coat all of the brussel sprouts thoroughly.
Step 5: Bake. Transfer the cast iron skillet and contents to the oven and cook at 375°F (190°C/Gas Mark 5) for 45 minutes or until tender when forked.
Step 6: Serve. Stir the contents of the skillet at about 25 minutes into cooking, if desired (as I did), to help cook thoroughly and keep the coating even and moist. Remove from the oven when done, and serve immediately.
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💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
- Use a baking dish if needed. If you don't have a cast-iron skillet for these brussel sprouts. Pan-sear them in a skillet or frying pan and then transfer them to a baking dish.
- Adjust the heat. Add more crushed red pepper flakes if you want your brussel sprouts to be spicier. Of course, you could omit them entirely if you don't want any heat.
- Storing leftovers. Once cooled, transfer your leftover brussel sprouts to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
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📖 Recipe Card
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon (cut into ½ inch wide pieces)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup shallots (finely minced)
- 1 lb brussel sprouts (washed and halved)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard (coarse ground recommended)
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a large (10-12 inch) cast iron skillet, cook the bacon at medium heat until just beginning to get crispy, about 5-8 minutes. Add the butter, finely minced shallots, and cut brussel sprouts. Continue to cook at medium heat for an additional 5 minutes, or until the brussel sprouts are seared.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Balsamic vinegar, paprika, ground mustard, and crushed red pepper flakes. Add the Dijon sauce to the cooked brussel sprouts in the cast iron skillet, and stir to coat all of the brussel sprouts thoroughly.
- Transfer the cast iron skillet and contents to the oven and allow to cook at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 45 minutes, or until tender when forked. Stir the contents of the skillet at about 25 minutes into cooking, if desired (as I did) to help cook thoroughly and keep the coating even and moist. Remove from the oven when done and serve immediately.
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Anouk says
Zou het ook kunnen met paarse spruiten? Zou dan de kook tijd anders worden?
"Could it also be done with purple sprouts? Would the cooking time be different?"
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Ja, en u hoeft de kooktijd niet aan te passen. Bedankt voor het vragen!
"Yes, and you shouldn't need to adjust the cooking time. Thanks for asking!"
Anonymous says
Super! Thanks
Jill says
This was the absolute BEST brussel sprouts recipe I've ever had. I truly cannot say enough about how delicious this was. Thank you for changing brussel sprouts for our family!
Nando says
Hi Angela, wat zijn de hoeveelheden van de bruine suiker en sjalotten. Daar staat nu een c in plaats van een hoeveelheid. We willen dit graag voor kerst proberen!
"Hi Angela, what are the quantities of the brown sugar and shallots. There is now a c instead of a quantity. We would like to try this before Christmas!"
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Hoi! Gebruik 1 grote sjalot en 55 gram bruine suiker. Ik heb de receptkaart voor metrische conversies ook bijgewerkt, ik hoop dat dat helpt! Fijne vakantie!
"Hi there! Use 1 large shallot and 55 grams of brown sugar. I updated the recipe card for metric conversions too, hope that helps! Happy Holidays!"
Nando says
Dank Angela! Ik laat je weten hoe het heeft gesmaakt!
"Thanks Angela! I'll let you know how it tasted!"