5 from 45 votes
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe
Roasted Brussels sprouts are cooked with finely chopped bacon that crisps separately before the sprouts are seared in the rendered fat. The sprouts are then finished in the oven for a tender, caramelized texture. Crumbled blue cheese is sprinkled at the end, adding a creamy tangy contrast to the savory sprouts and bacon. This recipe balances rich and sharp flavors and uses a two-stage cooking method to develop a deep, savory profile.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
333 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ pound Bacon sliced into small pieces
- 2 pounds Brussels sprouts cut in half
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbled
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°.
- Add the bacon to a large frying pan over medium-high heat and cook it until it is crisp and brown.
- Set the bacon lardons to the side and then add the sprouts to the pan with the rendered bacon fat over high heat and sear for 8-10 minutes stirring every minute or so until lightly browned.
- Transfer the brussels sprouts pan to the oven and bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until browned and tender.
- Remove from the oven, season with salt and pepper, and add the brussels sprouts to a serving bowl and toss with the cooked crisp bacon lardons and sprinkle on crumbled blue cheese.
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Notes
- This dish is best served immediately after preparation to enjoy the crisp textures and full flavors.
- You can keep the cooked Brussels sprouts warm in a covered pot in the oven set to 225° for up to one hour before serving.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to three days; reheat in a frying pan over medium heat to restore some crispness.
- Freezing is possible for up to three months, but reheated sprouts may become mushy quickly.
- Adding dried cranberries or cherries when finishing adds a sweet contrast that complements the salty bacon and tangy blue cheese.
- If bacon is not available, cooking the sprouts in oil is an alternative, though some depth of flavor from bacon fat will be lost.
Nutrition Information
Calories
333kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
189mg
(8%)
Potassium
463mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
919IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
96mg
(107%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 189mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 463mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 919IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 96mg | 107% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.