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Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon is an AMAZING side dish. Fresh sprouts paired with delicate shallots, salty bacon and a bit of parmesan – these take a childhood dread to DELIGHT!
Step by step photos and instructions below!
Brussels sprouts are a love-em-or-hate-em kind of deal in most households. Thankfully, in mine – we love them. I think a lot of people have had them poorly prepared, and think they hate them which is such a shame!
The main thing I’ve noticed is that they’re overcooked. Let me just say: Overcooking them is a CRIME. When they become limp and mushy (and bitter), it’s all over and there’s no coming back from that. They should be bright green, not army green.
These little beauties are fabulous cooked alone of course, but adding shallots, bacon and parmesan may actually turn the haters in YOUR family into enthusiasts. These are actually requested at my house (if you can believe that). I mean, who can blame them, though, right?
I use these as a yummy side at Thanksgiving, Christmas and a random Tuesday. Whenever these are in season (and honestly, even when they’re not), if I see them at the store, I usually grab some.
This is a super simple way to make them. You can of course use an oven but I love to do it right in a skillet. See my notes for how to oven roast brussels spouts.
Why this recipe works
- Can be made on your stove top.
- Small ingredient list. Just grab some quality ingredients, and you’re good!
- Done in under 20 minutes. Plenty of time to focus on other parts of your meal!
I have included step by step photos and instructions, as well as tips and tricks in the post. If you’d rather skip all that, scoot right on down to the recipe card located at the bottom of the post.
Kylee’s Notes & FAQs
I use thick cut bacon for this recipe.
If you find your sprouts are burning (gasp!), add a little stock to the pan, and place a lid over the top.
If you prefer to bake in the oven, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Grab a baking sheet (aka sheet pan) and drizzle with olive oil. Roast the Brussels sprouts until tender and browned. Your cooking time will vary based on oven temps, but this should be a 15 minute kind of deal.
Use freshly grated parmesan vs the bagged stuff – makes a huge difference!
Freshly ground pepper is also a wonderful addition to this.
Ingredients:
This is an overview. The full list of ingredients and quantities is found in the printable recipe card below.
How to make this recipe:
This is an overview. The full list of ingredients and quantities is found in the printable recipe card below.
- Cook the bacon, and set aside to cool, then crumble.
- Wash and trim the sprouts, and cut into halves.
- In the same pan, remove all but 1 Tbs of the bacon grease. Melt the butter, and cook the shallots until softened, then add the Brussels sprouts in a single layer.
- Turn the heat to medium, and cover. Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally until sprouts are tender.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with crumbled bacon and parmesan. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
More delicious sides:
- Roasted Broccoli. The unsung hero of weeknight dinner sides. This easy recipe is hands-off and super delicious! If you want your family to eat broccoli and LOVE it, give this a try!
- Bacon Wrapped Green Beans. The BEST side for holidays! Fresh green bean bundles are easy to grab and soon to be family favorite!
- Grilled Zucchini. Perfectly Grilled Zucchini with a hint of lime, this easy recipe makes a great side dish and is super fast!
- Mashed Potatoes. Creamy, dreamy and decadent, this easy mashed potato recipe will make your side dish dreams come true!
- Glazed Carrots. A simple side dish, using the sweetness of brown sugar combined with fresh rosemary. These Rosemary Glazed Carrots are great for holidays or just a regular Tuesday!
- Sautéed Green Beans. Garlic and shallots gently flavor these sautéed green beans making them a wonderful weeknight or holiday side dish!
- ALL SIDES
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Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Bacon
Ingredients
- 3 Tbs butter
- 1 shallot diced fine (can sub ½ an onion)
- 1 lb brussels sprouts cleaned and halved
- ½ cup cooked bacon crumbled
- 2 Tbs parmesan cheese grated
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter and cook the shallots over medium heat until tender.
- Add Brussels sprouts, and put the lid on the skillet, and let cook for around 8 minutes (stirring occasionally)
- Let the sprouts get brown on the bottom.
- When they’re cooked to your preferred level of doneness – remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle bacon and cheese over the top, serve.
nutrition facts
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swathi says
Yummy I need to try it sans bacon.
Kate says
We love them in this house too.
Sara | Belly Rumbles says
Just how brussel sprouts should be cooked, with bacon!
Bre McKay says
Yum, Yum, Yum. I’ve finally gotten my kiddos to where they will eat brussels sprouts, and this looks like another way I can. Thanks for sharing!!
Stacey Werner says
I’ve just recently embraced the deliciousness of brussel sprouts. Bacon sounds like a great complement to them!
Julie says
I love Brussels Sprouts and this recipe looks amazing and I can’t wait to try it.
Healing Tomato says
I haven’t met a Brussels sprouts recipe that I didn’t like. I am bookmarking your recipe because it looks amazing.
debi at Life Currents says
Simple delicious ingredients prepared in a great way. This will be my next side dish!
michele says
we’re a mixed love/hate house….. Hubby LOVES them and LOVEd this way to make them! Making them again he liked them so much!
Michaela Kenkel says
This is such a delicious recipe!! You’ve even made my kids a believer in Brussels sprouts!
[email protected]'s Dinnertime Dish says
I absolutely love brussels sprouts and bacon and shallots make them even better!
Madi says
This has to be the perfect brussels sprouts recipe! I love the addition of shallots and bacon!
Jennifer A Stewart says
I used to hate sprouts but once I started roasting them with lemon and garlic I became hooked. I will have to try adding shallots to mine. And you can’t go wrong with bacon!