Crispy Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts Recipe
Family favorite recipe coming in hot! Even my kids ask for these! Salty bacon and sweet maple syrup come together for crave-worthy flavor and the sprouts are roasted perfectly crispy.
How to Make the Best Crispy Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
These crispy maple bacon brussels sprouts are the perfect side dish that combines sweet and savory flavors in every bite. The maple syrup caramelizes beautifully on the roasted sprouts, while the crispy bacon adds that essential savory element that makes this dish irresistible. Even kids who normally avoid vegetables will ask for seconds!
The secret to achieving that perfect crispy exterior is the cornstarch coating and the high oven temperature. Cutting the sprouts into quarters rather than halves gives you more surface area for that coveted caramelization. The combination of the sweet maple glaze and salty bacon creates a complex flavor profile that elevates this simple side dish from ordinary to extraordinary.
Serve these warm right out of the oven as a side to roasted chicken, grilled steak, or at your holiday table. They’re sure to become a family favorite in your home too, and can easily be made ahead and reheated if needed for entertaining.
Crispy Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Family favorite recipe coming in hot! Even my kids ask for these! Salty bacon and sweet maple syrup come together for crave-worthy flavor and the sprouts are roasted perfectly crispy.
Ingredients
Main
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and set aside.
- Slice the bacon into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Trim the bottoms off each of the sprouts and cut in half or in quarters depending on the size. For super crispy sprouts, cut all of them in quarters as more surface area in contact with the pan produces a crispier roast.
Cooking
- In a large bowl, toss the sprouts with cornstarch. Transfer to a colander and shake off excess.
- Empty any leftover cornstarch from your large bowl. Combine the maple syrup and oil. Add the brussels sprouts and bacon and toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Transfer to the lined baking sheet and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes, mixing the sprouts about halfway through cooking.
- Serve right away while still warm and crispy.
Notes
- For extra crispy sprouts, cut them into quarters rather than halves.
- Shake the cornstarch off thoroughly in the colander to avoid clumping.
- Mix the sprouts halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.