Description
Maple Bourbon Bacon Brussels Sprouts are crispy, sweet, and smoky, coated in a luscious maple bourbon glaze. This irresistible Thanksgiving side dish features roasted brussels sprouts with bacon and a hint of bourbon for a restaurant-quality holiday recipe that’s naturally gluten-free and perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs fresh brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1.5 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: red pepper flakes for subtle heat
Instructions
- Set oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle chopped bacon over the sprouts.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and crisp.
- In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, bourbon, Dijon, vinegar, and garlic powder. Simmer for 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Drizzle the warm glaze over the roasted sprouts and bacon. Toss gently and serve immediately.
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté brussels sprouts in remaining bacon fat for 8–10 minutes until caramelized.
- Reduce glaze separately for 4–5 minutes, then pour over sprouts and bacon. Toss to coat and serve.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg