You'll never say no to Brussels sprouts again with this Maple Balsamic Brussel Sprouts recipe. Perfected in a balsamic glaze and topped with pecans, cranberries, and turkey bacon, this is a recipe you won't want to miss.
The ultimate roasted Brussels sprout recipe
Brussels sprouts tend to get a bad rep. Known as the food enemy of children, they're classically used as that veggie you see kids feeding to their dog because they have to finish dinner before they can have dessert.
Well, if this classic vegetable stereotype (is that a thing?) is stuck in your mind, throw that thought out the window. You're about to absolutely fall in love with Brussels sprouts. You'll be shocked they can be this good!
We're cooking this Brussels sprouts recipe alongside chopped pecans and turkey bacon, finishing them off with a delicious balsamic and maple syrup glaze, and topping them with dried cranberries. You're gonna wish you tried this sooner!
Ingredients used to make roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon
A quick scan of the ingredients in this dish will give you an idea of just how much flavor is involved. We're talking a serious party! With pecans, bacon, balsamic, maple syrup, and cranberries, this is surely a recipe to remember.
- Pecans: Chop up about ¾ cup of pecans. You can use regular or glazed!
- Turkey bacon: Next up, prep the turkey bacon! This is one of my favorite parts of this dish. We'll use 4 slices.
- Brussels sprouts: As far as the sprouts go, 2 lbs, trimmed and sliced in half will be plenty.
- Avocado oil: We will need 3 tablespoon of avocado oil for cooking the baked Brussels sprouts.
- Salt: A pinch (1 tsp) of salt is plenty for this dish.
- Pepper: Likewise, use just ½ teaspoon of pepper.
- Balsamic vinegar: For the balsamic portion of the glaze, measure out 3 tbsp.
- Maple syrup: And for the syrup, just 1 tbsp.
- Dried cranberries: Finally, set aside ¼ cup of dried cranberries for adding on top of the dish.
Kitchen tools you'll need on hand
Below are the items you'll need to cook roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon! I like to gather everything at once to make the cooking process a bit smoother. Don't forget the measuring cups!
- Cutting board
- Chopping knife
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Tongs
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups: ½ tsp, 1 tsp, 1 tbsp, ¼ cup, ¾ cup
How to make maple balsamic Brussels sprouts
For this recipe you'll need to set aside about 15 minutes of prep time and 25 minutes of cook time. Trust me, with the first bite you're realize just how worth it each minute was. Let's dive in!
To begin, preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the chopped pecans onto the baking sheet and toast for 6 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the turkey bacon on the stove for about 5 minutes on each side. Let it cool, as it will crisp up during cooling.
Raise the oven heat to 425F and prepare the Brussels sprouts by adding them to a the baking sheet and tossing them with avocado oil. Flip them over so that they're face down. Cook for about 20 minutes.
While the sprouts are baking, whisk together the balsamic vinegar and maple syrup.
Toss the Brussels sprouts with salt and pepper, and then add the vinegar mixture. Toss to coat.
Chop up the turkey bacon. Add it to the sprouts, followed by the pecans and cranberries.
Stir to combine and serve immediately.
Ingredient substitute options for maple balsamic Brussels sprouts
Missing an ingredient or two? Here are easy swaps that you can make to fill in your missing items or simply better suit your preferences!
- Pecans: I love pecans in this dish, but you can also use walnuts!
- Turkey bacon: Feel free to use "regular" bacon in this recipe. You can also use a plant-based alternative if you wish!
- Avocado oil: This oil can be subbed with any similar cooking oil.
More meals to enjoy this week
If you're looking for more ideas like this Brussels sprout recipe, look no further! Here are some more mouth watering dishes that will leave you totally amazed. Be sure to add these to your meal schedule for this week!
- Easy Tuna Patties with Spicy Aioli
- Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole
- Healthy Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki
- Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photos by Quarter Soul Crisis
Maple Balsamic Brussel Sprouts
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add chopped pecans and toast for 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook your turkey bacon on the stove about 5 minutes each side. Let cool - it will crisp up during cooling.
- Raise oven heat to 425F and prepare brussels sprouts by adding them to a parchment lined baking sheet and tossing them with avocado oil. Flip them all over so they are face down. Remove from oven after 20 minutes.
- While they are baking, whisk together balsamic vinegar and maple syrup.
- Toss brussels sprouts with salt and pepper, then add vinegar mixture. Toss to coat.
- Chop up turkey bacon, then add turkey bacon, pecans, and cranberries to brussels sprouts.
- Stir to combine and serve immediately!
Aly says
Perfect side dish!
Erin says
Hi Aly, so glad you love them!
Rebecca says
I made these for thanksgiving last year, have been thinking about them ever since! Got the tiny members of the family to eat their veggies! I substituted the bacon with pancetta and it was out of control good. Definitely will be making them over and over!
Erin says
Hi Rebecca, so glad everyone loved them and you made them your own! 🙂
Sarah S. says
Made this as a side dish at Thanksgiving and I've made it several times since - definitely building my love for brussels! I opted for substituting Sweet Earth Benevolent Bacon (plant-based) and it worked wonderfully!
Erin says
Hi Sarah, so happy you loved them! Thanks for sharing!!
Grace H says
loved these, super easy to make with ingredients i already had! definitely will become a staple for me 🙂
Erin says
Hi Grace, so glad you loved the brussels!
Harriet says
These are SO GOOD. I’m wasn’t the biggest fan of sprouts before but I sure am now!! 😍
Erin says
Hi Harriet, so glad you loved them! 🙂
Sarah S says
I made these for thanksgiving awhile back and am still dreaming of them. I left out the meat but just the glaze/sauce is amazingggg. Brussels are my favorite but this brought it to a whole new level. Soooo so good. Everyone please make them!!
Erin says
Hi Sarah, so glad you liked them and sounds like you need to make them again!
Kelly Gausch says
My husband and I loved this recipe!
Erin says
Hi Kelly, so glad they're a favorite! 🙂
Haley says
These brussel sprouts were everything I needed and more. My family had them as part of Easter dinner and they were loved by all! YUM!
Erin says
Hi Haley, so glad you love them and had them as part of your Easter dinner!!
Kennedy says
These are so yummy! My whole family loved them on Thanksgiving.
Erin says
Hi Kennedy, thanks for the kind words!!
Lauren says
Brussel sprouts are everyone’s enemy as Erin said (mine too), but I gave this recipe a shot and now I feel like I’m a Brussel sprout person?? I had these extra ingredients already around the house to make this recipe and it didn’t disappoint! Great flavor and texture with the pecans. Give it a try - even if you’re brussel sprout resistant!
Erin says
Hi Lauren, I am so happy you love them now!! 🙂
Teresa says
My family and I loved these! I made them for Thanksgiving and Christmas! Everyone was fighting over the leftovers! I just left out the bacon and still delicious!😋😋😋😋
Erin says
Hi Teresa, so happy to hear your family loves them so much! 🙂
Morgan M says
I made these as a Thanksgiving side dish, and they were a hit! So delicious. Loved the balsamic addition, it gave them an interesting twist!
Erin says
Hi Morgan, thanks for your kind words! 🙂
Lo says
I first made this as a side for Thanksgiving. Everything loved this dish. My boyfriend’s mom said these were the best brussel sprouts she’s ever had! Two days after Thanksgiving, we had leftover plain brussel sprouts and made this dish again. Thanks for the fan favorite recipe, Erin!
Erin says
Hi Lo, I am so glad everyone loved them so much! 🙂
Jessica Elster says
I love brussel sprouts and will typically just steam them. This is hands down the best recipe I've tried! It's so delicious that my mom (who doesn't eat brussels) gave them a rave review! It was a great addition to our Thanksgiving spread, and I look forward to having them year round!
Erin says
Hi Jessica, I am so glad you love them cooked this way too!!
Stacy Lovern says
I made this for our family Thanksgiving and it was a hit! I left off the bacon so a plant based family member could enjoy. It was so good... hard to imagine it could be better but everything is better with (turkey) bacon. Hoping to make this a new part of our traditional meal.
Erin says
Hi Stacy, I am so glad you enjoyed it and made it your own!
Patty Henhoeffer says
Made this for thanksgiving and it was a huge hit — will definitely be in the regular rotation now!
Erin says
Hi Patty, thank you for sharing!!
Molly says
These were delicious! They roasted perfectly and the maple/balsamic glaze made them extra good.
Erin says
Hi Molly, thank you for sharing! 🙂
Ali says
I made those Brussels on thanksgiving for my family who doesn’t even like Brussels sprouts and they loved them!
Erin says
Hi Ali, that is great to hear! Thanks for sharing!
Sam says
Made this as a thanksgiving side dish, and it was so good! We already love roasted sprouts but wanted something more dressed up. I left out the pecans because I don’t like them, and used regular bacon because it’s what we had. Cut the oil a bit to make up for the extra fat rendered out by pork bacon 🙂
Erin says
Hi Sam, thanks for sharing and love you made them your own!
Maria says
Made these for thanksgiving and they were such a great addition. Almost everyone said it was their favorite dish. It may be a regular addition now
Erin says
Hi Maria, thanks for sharing! I am so happy everyone loved it!!