Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts Recipe
- 4 oz. bacon (save 2 Tablespoons of bacon grease!)
- 1 lb brussel sprouts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- a dash of pepper
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red peper flakes
Ingredients
Scale
- Preheat oven to 400º
- Fry bacon in a medium skillet, remove from grease, and crumble
- While bacon is frying, quarter brussel sprouts
- drizzle sprouts with 2 Tablespoons of bacon grease, toss to coat, and spread in a single layer on a baking tray
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper
- Roast in preheated oven for 10 minutes
- While sprouts are roasting, combine remaining ingredients to make your maple glaze
- After the ten minutes is up, remove sprouts from oven, drizzle with maple glaze, and toss to coat
- Place brussel sprouts back in oven for about 10 more minutes – until sprouts are fork-tender to your preference,
- Remove from oven, top with crumbled bacon, and serve
- Enjoy!