Side Dish: United States – Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Ingredients
1 1 / 2 lb (680 g) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 4 oz / 115 g bacon, diced 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil Salt to taste Pepper to taste 1–2 tsp (5–10 ml) balsamic vinegar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss halved sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. 2. Roast 20–25 minutes, shaking pan halfway, until edges are deep golden and crisp. 3. Meanwhile cook diced bacon in a skillet until crisp; drain on paper towel and reserve a tablespoon of bacon fat. 4. Toss roasted sprouts with crispy bacon, a drizzle of the reserved bacon fat (or olive oil) and balsamic vinegar. 5. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 248 kcal**
Carbohydrates: 15.6 g**
Protein: 9.7 g**
Fat: 17.9 g**
Saturated fat: 4.7 g**
Sugar: 4.1 g**
Sodium: 259 mg**
Potassium: 721 mg**
Calcium: 74 mg**
Iron: 2.54 mg**
Vitamin A: 68 µg RAE**
Vitamin C: 144.5 mg**
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:36:37+00:00
*Nutrition is estimated using recipe ingredients, serving size, and USDA data. Actual values may vary.
**This value excludes unavailable contributions for this nutrient and is not a complete total.