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Bacon Brussels Sprouts

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Avatar by: Lindsay Grimes
December 27, 2014 (Updated: February 27, 2020)
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Bacon Brussels Sprouts
The BEST and only Brussels Sprouts recipe you’ll ever need! This Bacon Brussels Sprouts appetizer is low carb, gluten free, and paleo! You’ll love it!

So let’s be honest here. I think this is a safe space. Five years ago I had absolutely no desire to eat or even try Brussels sprouts. They were not in my repertoire. To me, they were an item that crazy moms cooked and children dreaded. I mean, they looked completely unappetizing and I had no idea why anyone would choooose to eat them.

Bacon Brussels Sprouts

My relationship with Brussels sprouts goes something like this:

For my bridal shower my mom asked everyone to give me their favorite recipe on a recipe card. About, um, three people complied. One recipe I received was for Brussels sprouts cooked simply with olive oil and balsamic vinegar (shout out to Jaimie P!). This single recipe prompted me to try them and it quickly became my go to Brussels sprouts recipe for the last five years.

Fast forward to this Thanksgiving. My mom asked me what was one dish that I wanted her to make and all I said was “something green.” Enter this life changing, delicious, decadent, distinctive, enticing Brussels sprouts recipe. Holy moly people, I am telling you!! On Thanksgiving, a holiday full of rich, creamy, buttery options, I had one serving of everything… and three (THREE!) servings of Brussels sprouts. For me, that’s completely unheard of. These sprouts were right up my alley!

Bacon Brussels Sprouts

They were such a hit my mom made them again for Christmas dinner. Ecstatic! Then I made her give me detailed specifics about the process of making them because 1) I needed to shout this recipe from the rooftops, and 2) I couldn’t believe it was so easy and only had 4 ingredients (not including salt and pepper).

These beautiful green balls of glory are perfectly roasted and seemingly infused with bacon flavor. The flakey layers melt in your mouth but still have that healthy, green crunch. I can’t take it people. If this recipe doesn’t convert even the pickiest eater to like (or at least try) Brussels sprouts, then they are a lost cause. I mean, there’s bacon! How could you go wrong with bacon?!!

Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Here’s how you make Bacon Brussels Sprouts:

Wash your Brussels sprouts. Cut the ends off and then cut them in half, lengthwise. Stack your raw bacon and cut it into 1/2 inch bites. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and toss until well mixed.

Spread the bacon and Brussel mixture on a lined baking sheet. Try to flip the Brussels so the flat side is down.

Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Then place them in the oven for 30 – 40 minutes, until crisp and golden brown.

Bacon Brussels Sprouts

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Bacon Brussel Sprouts

The BEST and only Brussels Sprouts recipe you’ll ever need! This Bacon Brussels Sprouts appetizer is low carb, gluten free, and paleo! You’ll love it!

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Prep: 15Cook: 30Total: 45
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, cut in half
  • 4 slices apple wood smoked bacon
  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. Cut the stems off the Brussels sprouts and then slice them in half lengthwise.
  3. Stack the raw bacon slices and cut into 1/2 inch bites.
  4. Place the Brussels, bacon, avocado oil, salt and pepper in a medium bowl and mix until everything is well coated.
  5. Spread the mixture out on lined baking sheet, adjusting the Brussels so the flat side is down.
  6. Roast for 30-40 minutes, checking after 30.

Tips

  • Per serving: Calories 135; Fat 10.0g (Sat 2.5g); Protein 5.2g; Carb 8.1g (net carbs 5.1g); Fiber 3.0g; Sodium 170mg

Nutrition Info:

  • Serving Size: 4
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  1. AvatarLauren says

    Posted on 12/28/14 at 5:33 pm

    We got into brussel sprouts a few months ago and now we eat them minimum once a week! Dustin does the olive oil, salt, and pepper but we will have to try with the bacon and balsamic reduction! Or maybe then they will become too addicted!!

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    • AvatarLindsay says

      Posted on 12/28/14 at 5:55 pm

      haha I know!! I love veggies done simply too!! So yummy! This is a good one to keep in your back pocket to switch it up! Addicting, possibly… I should put a disclaimer!!

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