Crispy Bacon Brussels Sprouts

If you’ve had happy hour at Jak’s bar, then you know all about the crispy brussels sprouts with bacon. These are an epic recreation of those. Being able to make them at home is a blessing (brussels sprouts are healthy!) and a curse (you will eat them all the time).

This is the perfect Thanksgiving side. The oven will already be hot so all you need to do is make the bacon and pop them in the oven. Literally, it’s a half hour tops and they’re done.

Crispy Bacon Brussels Sprouts

1 pound brussels sprouts, sliced thin

4 slices bacon

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon cornstarch

Balsamic glaze for serving

STEP 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a large cast iron skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from the pan and set on a paper towel to cool.

STEP 2

Toss the brussels sprouts with olive oil and corn starch until coated. Pour them into the cast iron skillet and toss in the bacon grease gently.

STEP 3

Pop the pan into the hot oven and let roast in one thin layer for about 15 minutes. When they are starting to get brown and crispy, toss and give it another 5 minutes in the oven.

STEP 4

Chop the bacon and toss with the sprouts. Drizzle a little balsamic glaze over the sprouts and serve hot!

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