Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Bring on the bacon! Brussels sprouts with bacon become a crowd favorite when smothered in balsamic and topped with homemade bacon bits.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 93 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 slices bacon
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
• 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved or quartered
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 15x10-inch baking pan with foil.

Step 2

Place Brussels sprouts into the prepared pan. Drizzle 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and olive oil on top. Season with salt and pepper; toss to coat.

Step 3

Roast in the preheated oven, stirring every 5 minutes, until Brussels sprouts are crisp-tender and brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 4

While Brussels sprouts roast, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble when cool enough to handle.

Step 5

Drizzle roasted Brussels sprouts with remaining 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with crumbled bacon and lemon zest.