Crispy Honey Mustard Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
These crispy honey mustard Brussels sprouts with bacon are roasted to perfection, then tossed in a sweet-tangy glaze. Perfectly simple and seriously delicious, this easy side dish will win over any crowd—even sprout skeptics.
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon
- 3 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with foil.
- Lay bacon slices in a single layer and bake for 14 minutes or until crispy. Set aside to cool.
- Increase oven temperature to 425°F. Trim Brussels sprouts, slice in half, and discard loose leaves.
- In a bowl, whisk olive oil, honey, Dijon, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the sprouts in the glaze until evenly coated.
- Remove bacon from the pan and place sprouts on the same sheet with leftover grease.
- Roast for 20 minutes, then raise oven to 475°F and roast 10 more minutes.
- Chop bacon, mix with roasted sprouts, season to taste, and serve warm.
Notes
For crispier sprouts, make sure they’re completely dry before roasting. To switch it up, try maple syrup in place of honey for a cozy fall version of this crispy honey mustard Brussels sprouts with bacon recipe.