These balsamic brussels sprouts are roasted brussels sprouts with crispy bacon , all topped with a sweet balsamic glaze. An easy yet elegant side dish that always gets rave reviews!

I’m always looking for simple veggie preparations to round out my meals. Some of my favorites include sauteed asparagus , roasted carrots and these balsamic brussels sprouts.

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Brussels sprouts are great on their own, but they’re even better when roasted until crispy and drizzled with balsamic reduction. Balsamic brussels sprouts are the perfect combination of smoky and savory flavors, and also happen to be easy to make.

These sprouts are fantastic with main dishes like chicken madeira , pork scallopini or pesto chicken . Try these dishes or pick your favorite entrée from my dinner recipes to create your perfect meal!

  • Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Ingredients
  • How Do You Make Balsamic Brussels Sprouts?
  • Tips For The Perfect Dish
  • Quick Tip
  • Recipe FAQs
  • Flavor Variations
  • More Vegetable Dishes To Try
  • Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Video
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  • Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Ingredients

When you prepare balsamic brussels sprouts be sure to have trimmed brussels sprouts, extra virgin olive oil, bacon, balsamic glaze, parsley, salt and black pepper.

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How Do You Make Balsamic Brussels Sprouts?

This balsamic brussels sprouts recipe starts with fresh, trimmed brussels sprouts, which are tossed in a little olive oil, salt and pepper. Place the sprouts on a sheet pan or baking sheet with bacon, then roast the vegetables and bacon until everything is browned and crispy. Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, then serve and enjoy.

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Tips For The Perfect Dish

  • Balsamic glaze is a thick and syrupy version of balsamic vinegar. You can buy it in the vinegar or salad dressing area of most grocery stores, or you can make your own by simmering 1 cup of balsamic vinegar over low heat until it’s reduced by half and thickened.
  • I like to finish my sprouts with a sprinkle of fresh parsley . If you don’t have parsley on hand, you can also use chives or basil.
  • I find that these brussels sprouts taste best fresh from the oven . Any leftovers will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • While this dish makes a great accompaniment to meat entrées like rosemary chicken or rib eye steak , you can also toss your balsamic brussels sprouts with a pasta like angel hair pasta or serve them over a risotto like mushroom risotto to create a main course.

Quick Tip

I recommend using fresh brussels sprouts in this dish, as frozen sprouts will be overly soft in the finished product.

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To prepare brussels sprouts for roasting, simply use a small knife to cut a thin slice off the root end of each sprout. Peel off any outer leaves that are wilted or damaged, then cut each sprout in half lengthwise.

Restaurants often roast their brussels sprouts to bring out the natural flavor. They also cook and serve the sprouts with salt, oil and acid enhance the flavor. This roasted sprouts recipe includes salt, olive oil, bacon and balsamic glaze to make the sprouts as good as in a restaurant.

Brussels sprouts taste better because farmers grow new breeds that are less bitter. Home cooks have also found that roasting sprouts brings out the natural savory flavor of the sprouts.

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Flavor Variations

There are so many different ingredients you can add to this dish to customize it to your tastes!

  • Cheese: Add a sprinkle of feta or finely grated parmesan cheese after the sprouts come out of the oven.
  • Nuts: Toasted pine nuts, almonds, walnuts or pecans add a nice crunch to the dish.
  • Vegetables: Feel free to add other veggies to the pan before it goes into the oven. Some great options include mushrooms, red onions, green beans or red bell peppers.
  • Spices: You can add some additional herbs and spices to the mix such as Italian seasoning , garlic powder, onion powder or smoked paprika.
  • Meat: You can use pancetta, prosciutto or serrano ham.
  • Vegetarian: You can omit the bacon if you prefer, just add an extra tablespoon of olive oil.

This recipe takes your ordinary brussels sprouts, and dresses them up to create an extraordinary dish!

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  • ▢ 1 1/2 lbs brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ▢ salt and pepper to taste
  • ▢ 6 slices bacon chopped
  • ▢ 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • ▢ cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
  • Place the brussels sprouts in a single layer on the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Scatter the bacon pieces around the pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until bacon is crispy and sprouts are browned. Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the sprouts. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Notes

  1. I recommend using fresh brussels sprouts in this dish, as frozen sprouts will be overly soft in the finished product.
  2. Balsamic glaze is a thick and syrupy version of balsamic vinegar. You can buy it in the vinegar or salad dressing area of most grocery stores, or you can make your own by simmering 1 cup of balsamic vinegar over low heat until it’s reduced by half and thickened.
  3. I like to finish my sprouts with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. If you don’t have parsley on hand, you can also use chives or basil.

Nutrition

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Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
  • Place the brussels sprouts in a single layer on the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Scatter the bacon pieces around the pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until bacon is crispy and sprouts are browned. Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the sprouts. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Video

Notes

  1. I recommend using fresh brussels sprouts in this dish, as frozen sprouts will be overly soft in the finished product.
  2. Balsamic glaze is a thick and syrupy version of balsamic vinegar. You can buy it in the vinegar or salad dressing area of most grocery stores, or you can make your own by simmering 1 cup of balsamic vinegar over low heat until it’s reduced by half and thickened.
  3. I like to finish my sprouts with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. If you don’t have parsley on hand, you can also use chives or basil.

Nutrition