Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic

Name: Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb Brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved); 4 slices bacon (chopped); 2 tbsp olive oil; 3/4 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tbsp honey

Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Total 35 min Servings 4

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026

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Preheating the pan and placing sprouts cut-side down gives an instant sear and a crisp, caramelized face.

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
4 slices bacon chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp honey

Method

01

Heat oven to 425°F with a sheet pan inside.
02

Toss sprouts with oil, salt and pepper. Arrange cut-side down on the hot pan and scatter bacon around.
03

Roast 20–25 minutes, without stirring, until deeply browned underneath and bacon is crisp.
04

Simmer balsamic and honey 2 minutes until syrupy; drizzle over and serve.

Notes & swaps

Preheating the pan and placing sprouts cut-side down gives an instant sear and a crisp, caramelized face.
The photograph is the roasted sprouts. Bacon and balsamic go on at the end.

Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic

Ingredients

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