Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Bacon

Steven

4 years ago

We love Roasted Brussels Sprouts in pretty much every form. They are a simple and easy vegetable to roast, five minutes’ worth of work and you have delicious green leafy veggies that even the pickiest of eaters love. Roasting Brussels sprouts can be as easy as slicing them in half, tossing them on a sheet tray with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for around 1-hour, and you’re done.

But I can’t leave well enough alone, if you’ve seen my Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Fennel recipe, you know I like to experiment. And now we get to this point, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Bacon! Yum!

Apple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Brussels sprouts with apples and smokey bacon are crisp and golden brown on the outside, creamy on the inside. The flavor is sweet, smoky, Earthy, and savory, with a little bite from the vinegar and mustard, and then there’s the combination of apples and bacon, oh yes, smoky bacon. The paring of roasted Honeycrisp and smoky bacon should be enough to get you to make this recipe. As the bacon roasts, the bacon fat renders giving the crispy golden brown color, and the smell and the flavor of the bacon get into the apples and Brussels Sprouts and you’ll want to eat the entire tray all by yourself.

How to choose Brussels Sprouts at the grocery store

Fresh and healthy Brussels Sprouts should have the following characteristics:
Bright green color
Firm and heavy for their size
Tightly packed leaves
No yellowing or wilting leaves. Some yellow leaves are normal, but a lot of yellow could be a sign of age and indicate they were picked a long time ago
No black spots, black spots could be a type of fungus
Smaller Brussels sprouts are usually sweeter and more tender than larger ones.

How to prepare Brussels Sprouts for roasting

Rinse the Brussels Sprouts under cold running water then pat dry so they aren’t steaming in the hot oven, we want the Brussels sprouts to roast.
Trim the stem end of the Brussels sprouts to remove any brown or tough bits
Remove any yellow or shriveled leaves
Cut the Brussels Sprouts in half lengthwise

What Temperature to Roast Brussels Sprouts?

The good news is that you can roast Brussels sprouts at a fairly wide temperature range. But typically, the higher temperatures work best when roasting Brussels sprouts, I have roasted them from 350F up to 450F all with good results.

Because I only have one oven, I roast the Brussels Sprouts at the same temperature as whatever else is in the oven. Therefore, here is a guide for what temperature to roast Brussels sprouts.

350F: 60-75 minutes
375F: 45-60 minutes
400F : 40-55 minutes
425F: 35-50 minutes
450F: 30-10 minutes

What to serve with Apple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

I look for recipes that need to be cooked at the same temperature and roughly the same amount of time as my Apple Bacon Brussels Sprouts recipe.

Here are a couple of examples:

Mushroom and Spinach Savory Oatmeal, already a super healthy meal, Brussels sprouts with apples and bacon are perfect with this savory oatmeal

Standing Rib Roast of Beef | Prime Rib, this recipe is pretty special, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Bacon is the perfect addition

Herb Buttermilk Marinated Turkey Breast, Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner wouldn’t be complete without Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Easy Herb Roasted Chicken recipe is great for a special occasion or a typical weeknight. The Earthiness of the Roasted Brussels sprouts with the smoky bacon and the sweet apples is perfect with this amazing chicken.

Dijon Chicken and Rice Casserole recipe with Roasted Brussels Sprouts is a great combination. I think every casserole needs a least one side item, roasted Brussels sprouts are ideal.

Here is my Roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe