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These Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts are incredibly delicious and simple, making them the perfect side dish. Savory brussels sprouts paired with sweet maple syrup for a fantastic combination.
If you are craving even more roasted side dish recipes, then be sure to try making some Oven Roasted Broccoli or Easy Roasted Potatoes.
These brussels sprouts will be the talk of the table this season! Trust me, they are that good. It's a simple side dish recipe that requires just seven basic ingredients to make. They are the perfect combination of savory, sweet, and salty in one delicious bite.
They are roasted to perfection with the flavors of garlic powder, maple syrup, and salty bacon. They're crispy on the outside but tender on the inside. You will certainly not regret making this recipe to share with your family and friends.
Let's get started!
Ingredient Notes
These are the ingredients that you will need to make this brussels sprouts recipe. They are easy to locate at your local grocery store.
- Brussels Sprouts - You will need one pound of cleaned, trimmed, and halved fresh brussels sprouts.
- Olive Oil or Avocado Oil - May use olive oil or avocado, which ever on that you prefer.
- Maple Syrup - Provide a sweet element to these brussels sprouts and also helps them to get a nice caramelized layer while roasting.
- Bacon - This is an option ingredient to toss in before serving for a bit of savory saltiness.
- Garlic Powder - A needed seasoning, if you prefer to use minced garlic instead, then it is perfetly fine to use two cloves.
- Salt - Helps to pull the water from the brussel sprouts to make them a little crispy on the outside.
- Ground Black Pepper - A stable seasoning that pairs with salt.
See the recipe card below for ingredient quantities.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare the bacon in a skillet until it is crispy and chop it into small pieces. Set aside. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash, trim and cut the fresh brussels sprouts in halves. Add the prepared brussels sprouts to a large bowl. Top the brussels sprouts with olive oil or avocado oil, maple syrup, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper. Toss to evenly coat the brussels sprouts.
Arrange the brussels sprouts in an even layer on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet. Place into the oven to roast for 20 to 25 minutes until the brussels sprouts are tender. Carefully remove from the oven and toss in the crispy chopped bacon. Serve and enjoy!
Equipment
There are only a few pieces of equipment needed to make this side dish recipe. Primarily you will need a large baking sheet to roast the brussels sprouts in the oven. Line the baking sheet with some parchment paper for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking.
You will also need a skillet to cook the bacon in and a mixing bowl to combine the ingredients together with ease.
Storage
If you just so happen to have any leftover brussels sprouts, store them in an airtight container or plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Serve them warm by reheating them or cold.
Top Tip
For a little something more, before serving these brussels sprouts, top with some crumbled feta cheese and/or dried cranberries.
Recipe
Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh brussels sprouts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3 slices bacon, cooked and chopped into pieces
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare the 3 slices of bacon in a skillet until it is crispy and chop it into small pieces. Set aside. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash, trim and cut 1 pound of fresh brussels sprouts in halves. Add the prepared brussels sprouts to a large bowl.
- Top the brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper.
- Toss to evenly coat the brussels sprouts. Arrange the brussels sprouts in an even layer on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place into the oven to roast for 20 to 25 minutes until the brussels sprouts are tender. Carefully remove from the oven and toss in the crispy chopped bacon. Serve and enjoy!
- If you just so happen to have any leftover brussels sprouts, store them in an airtight container or plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Serve them warm by reheating them or cold.
Nutrition
*All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.
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Have any comments, questions, or other delicious ways to use these Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts? Please share them in the comments below!
Amy Liu Dong
Such a healthy, delicious, and easy dish to make for tonight's dinner. I love it!
LaKita
Thank you Amy!
Allyssa
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing maple roasted brussels sprouts recipe! Will surely have this again! It's really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
LaKita
Thank you so much Allyssa!
veenaazmanov
Crispy, easy, quick and perfect side dish for Dinner Table.
LaKita
Thank you!!!
Marie
I love how crunchy the outer leaves of the sprouts turned out to be! And maple syrup is just perfect to caramelize and add a lovely sweet touch to the dish. Love it!
LaKita
Thank you Marie, it is so good!!
Erin
I don't normally like Brussels sprouts but these were fantastic! Everyone enjoyed them. Thanks for the recipe!
LaKita
Thank you Erin! Happy to hear this recipe changed your mind about brussels sprouts.
Alex
These sprouts look great! I love the added maple. Perfect for Christmas!
LaKita
Thank you Alex! Great for Christmas!
Farrukh Aziz
This was such a healthy and delicious recipe, we all loved it. It was so easy to prepare, thank you so much, LaKita!
LaKita
Thank you so much!!!
silvia
This is my kind of recipe, easy, fast, and delicious. I have never made brussels sprouts with maple syrup and it was a revelation. I will be making them again for Christmas dinner.
LaKita
Thank you Silvia! The maple syrup definitely adds a little something extra 🙂
Natalie
I made this recipe yesterday evening as a side to our family dinner. I'm not into sprouts, to be honest, but this recipe surprised me. It was delicious. Definitely making it again for Christmas.
LaKita
Thank you Natalie, happy to hear that you enjoyed the recipe!!
Moop Brown
I love the combination of sweet and savory in this recipe with the brussels sprouts and maple syrup. Can't wait to try!
LaKita
Thank you Moop! Love a good sweet and savory combo!