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Roasted Bacon Brussels Sprouts with Salted Honey…such a great quick and easy holiday side dish. Oven roasted brussels sprouts and salty bacon, tossed in a warm honey cider vinaigrette that’s sweet and spicy. These brussels sprouts are extra crispy, perfectly salted, a little spicy, sweet, tangy…and addictive. Everyone loves these sweet and savory sprouts, They’re always one of the first side dishes to disappear. My best tip? Double the recipe.
Let me just say that deciding on today’s post was hard. With only a few days left before Christmas, each and every recipe that I share feels so important. I know this sounds insane, but it’s truly so important to me to only give you guys the best of the best recipes, especially during the holidays! I had three recipes that could have potentially been today’s post, each perfect for this time of year. Choosing just one took me forever…and ever. So many recipes I need to share…not enough time.
As you can see, these insanely delicious Brussels Sprouts are the recipe I chose, and for two very important reasons.
Reason one, these brussels sprouts are one of the most addictive recipes to come out of my kitchen. Yes, I am talking about brussels sprouts. A vegetable that is beyond GOOD. There is no doubt these sprouts are extra special and I am so excited to share this (easy) recipe.
Reason two, I did a poll on Instagram the other day asking you all what recipes you still needed for Christmas. Brussels sprout recipe was the most repeated response.
SO, for those two reasons, these brussels sprouts are the recipe you all get to see before Christmas. I hope you love them as much as I do.
Are very simple.
Start with the brussels sprouts and the bacon. There are a couple of tricks to getting the perfect crispy brussels sprout.
My first trick is to cook the sprouts at a high heat temp, cut side down on a baking sheet. They will soften in the center and get extra crispy on the outside.
The second trick? Cooking the brussels sprouts and the bacon together all on one baking pan. Not only does this save you a giant mess and so much time, but what ends up happening is that the brussels sprouts roast in the bacon fat adding yet another layer of delicious flavor.
While the brussels sprouts and bacon are roasting, make the salted honey glaze/vinaigrette. This was inspired by my shredded brussels sprout salad vinaigrette and it’s without a doubt one of my favorite things to drizzle over top of brussels sprouts…or any vegetable for that matter.
You will want to boil the honey on the stove for a minute to help it thicken and turn into more of a glaze. Once the honey has boiled a minute, remove it from the heat and add in tangy apple cider vinegar and a good pinch of flaky sea salt.
Sweet, spicy, and tangy…truly nothing more delicious.
When the brussels sprouts have finished roasting, toss them with the salted honey vinaigrette. Then add plenty of cheese. I love using goat cheese, but a nutty Manchego cheese or salted Parmesan would be delicious too.
Add juicy pomegranates.
Done and done.
Super Simple. So. Delicious.
Literally anything and everything. If you’re serving up Christmas Eve or Christmas Day dinner, I highly recommend my roasted beef tenderloin or herb butter turkey. Then, add these cheesy potatoes, my favorite winter salad, and a buttery parker house roll to complete the holiday meal.
And, since I’m on a roll here with the holiday menu, I’d recommend these Santa cookies and my white Christmas cranberry layer cake for dessert.
And just like that, we have a complete dinner menu…that’s not only easy, it is so VERY GOOD.
So after all that, what’s your opinion? Did I share the right recipe? Are you excited to make brussels sprouts this Christmas?
My hope is, that most of you are saying yes, yes, and YES. Because as I said, these are insanely delicious, highly addicting and one of my favorite recipes I’ve shared this season. And timing-wise, I hope it’s what you all are looking for!
And with that, I will meet you back here tomorrow…and with a delicious Christmas breakfast I’m excited to share!
If you make this these roasted bacon brussels sprouts with salted honey, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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Made this tonight for Thanksgiving dinner. It was amazing. The sauce is a perfect balance to the Smokey bacon and adding pomegranate and goat cheese?! Get out of here. So good. Thank you!
Thank you Kara!! xTieghan
Obsessed with every recipe you share.
I love the flavor combos. The honey drizzle dressing is delicious!!!!!
Aw I am so happy to hear that! Thank you so much Vanessa! xTieghan
delicious! I added some blood orange-infused olive oil and some pomegranate balsamic vinegar that I purchased in Sonoma, CA! What a delicious recipe!!
Thank you Jen! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Can I make ahead and serve at room temp and just heat the honey mixture before I drizzle it? Thank you, can’t wait to make this tomorrow!
Hey Kate,
Yes, totally fine to do! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions. Happy Thanksgiving! xTieghan
Hey!
Can this be made at 350? I’m trying to figure out my oven plan for Thanksgiving and all my other side dishes cook at 350. Thanks!!
Hey Kallie,
Yes that is fine to do:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions. Happy Thanksgiving! xTieghan
This looks amazing! I’d like to make it for Thanksgiving. Have you ever tried using balsamic vinegar instead of apple cider vinegar?
Hey Brynion,
I haven’t tried that, but it should work well! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I ama professionally trained chef and have made many versions of Brussels Sprouts. This is by far the best and easiest. My only regret is that I did not make more! Bravo!
I am so happy you loved these, Laura! Thank you for trying this one! xTieghan
Excited to try this recipe for Thanksgiving! Question – do you think using cubed pancetta (like Citterio Cubetti Pancetta) would work as well as the chopped bacon slices? If so, would you recommend 4 oz of cubed pancetta or more? Thanks!
I made this today as a test before Thanksgiving. It is delicious, especially the salted honey sauce. I didn’t add the pomegranate because I didn’t have that. I didn’t feel that it was missing something. I’ll definitely make this again!
I am so happy you have been loving this recipe, Cynthia! Thank you so much! xTieghan
Sounds Amazing, Can not wait to try. Can the goat Cheese be possibly substituted with something else? Thank you
Hey Tanya,
Sure, you could use another cheese that you enjoy! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Never thought adding goat cheese could make this already amazing recipe so much better! Delicious and so easy to make!
Thank you so much Katherine! xTieghan
Love love love this recipe…..only problem is my Brussels don’t crisp enough and are soggy at that temperature.
The sauce is so yummy and love the pomegranates with the goat cheese. How do you get them crisp but not soggy?
Hey Jina,
Thanks for trying the recipe! Maybe your oven runs a little cooler? Try increasing the heat next time! Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
My husband LOVED these! Easy enough for a weeknight meal, fancy enough for a dinner party. Served with a roasted pork tenderloin and mashed potatoes. Only change I made was adding dried cranberries because I made these on a whim and didn’t have pomegranates. Definitely a keeper!
Amazing! Thank you so much for trying this Kimberly! xTieghan
Hi, what can I use instead of apple cider vinegar ? Making it vegetarian so leaving out the bacon
HI! Do you have any vinegar? If so, use what you have on hand. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
Can these be made in the air fryer do you think?
Hi Jackie! I am not familiar with air frying, but I would imagine that it could work well. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan