CRISPY BAKED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
The ultimate side dish, these crispy Brussels sprouts are an easy, tasty way to add some veggies and fiber to any meal. And, of course, a bit of bacon never hurts either!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussel sprouts, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (just enough to lightly coat your sprouts - see notes)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 3 slices bacon (or omit for plant-based)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Toss your halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil to lightly coat, salt, and pepper.
- Place your sprouts on a baking sheet, cut-side down. Keeping them cut-side down ensures maximum crispiness!
- If using bacon, scatter chopped bacon on top of the Brussels sprouts.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown and the bacon is crispy. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Pair these Brussels sprouts with my Simple Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast with Gravy or Coffee-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Honey Garlic Glaze for a holiday-worthy meal or with my “Lazy Girl” Chicken Breasts for a quick weeknight meal.
Recipe Tips:
- You may want to check your sprouts around 22 minutes. Some oven cook hotter than others and therefore your sprouts may begin to brown earlier than the 25 minute mark.
- I try to use just enough oil to coat the sprouts without using too much. I find that they crisp up better with a "less is more" approach to oil.
- A lot of recipes call for flipping the sprouts halfway through. I find this step unnecessary so I have omitted it from this recipe.