Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb bacon (chopped)
• 1 1/2 lb brussels sprouts (trimmed & cut in halves)
• 8 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven 425 F.

2. 2

   In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until fully cooked. Remove the bacon from the pan and set it aside (but keep the bacon grease).

3. 3

   Next, add the garlic to the pan with the bacon grease, and fry for 1 minute. Remove and set aside.

4. 4

   Add the brussels sprouts into a cast iron pan or baking sheet, and toss them with the bacon grease, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the sprouts are fully coated.

5. 5

   Roast the brussels sprouts in the oven, uncovered, for about 20-25 minutes or until tender, but be sure to stir occasionally!

6. 6

   Remove from the oven, and toss in the cooked bacon.

7. 7

   Serve & enjoy!