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If you want a side dish that feels a little elevated without adding work to your dinner party timeline, these Maple Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts are it. They roast up golden and crispy in the oven while the bacon adds salty crunch, and the maple-butter glaze brings everything together with just the right amount of sweetness. They’re low effort but crowd-pleasing—exactly what we aim for in every LiveTeal recipe and dinner party menu.
Maple Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts are also a great everyday side dish for fall and winter. The prep is minimal, the ingredients are simple, and the whole thing comes together in under 35 minutes.
We’ve made these Maple Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts for several holidays, including our New Orleans dinner party, and they are always a huge hit!
Maple Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Prep Time: 8–10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22–28 minutes
- Total Time: 30–38 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Description
These Maple Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts roast up perfectly crispy with salty bacon and a glossy maple-butter glaze. They’re a simple, crowd-pleasing side dish that feels special enough for a holiday table but easy enough for any weeknight. Perfect for pairing with roasted meats, cozy fall dinners, or your next dinner party menu.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (optional to add brightness)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Prep the Brussels sprouts.
- Trim off the bottom of the Brussel sprouts, and then cut them in half-length wise.
- Toss Brussels sprouts in a small glass bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread them cut-side down on the baking sheet.
- Add the bacon.
- Chop the thick-cut bacon into small pieces. I like to cut each slice in half lengthwise, then cut across into 8–10 small pieces.
- Scatter the chopped bacon evenly over the Brussels sprouts.
- Roast in the oven for 22–28 minutes.
- Brussels sprouts should be deeply browned and the bacon crispy. Rotate the pan once for even cooking.
- Make the maple butter glaze.
- In a small skillet, melt the butter with the maple syrup over low heat until smooth and glossy (1–2 minutes). Add a splash of apple cider vinegar (optional).
- Pro Tip: Preparing the maple butter glaze can be completed earlier in the day and warmed up in the microwave before the next step.
- Toss and finish.
- Transfer roasted Brussels sprouts to a serving bowl and drizzle with the warm glaze. Toss to coat. Taste and adjust salt.
Notes
- For extra-crispy Brussels sprouts, make sure the cut sides stay face-down the entire cooking time.
- If your Brussels sprouts are very large, quarter them so they roast instead of steam.
- If your bacon releases a lot of fat, you can drain a little off the sheet pan before glazing to keep the final dish from being greasy—taste the sprouts first, though, because bacon drippings add great flavor.
- Make Ahead Tip: Make the glaze earlier in the day to make cooking easier in the evening.
- This Maple Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe pairs perfectly with our Jambalaya recipe — it’s the star of our New Orleans dinner party menu!
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