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Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Garlic

Yana, babushkacooking.com
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Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 16 Brussels sprouts, rinsed, outer leaves removed about 8 oz
  • 5 thick cut bacon strips, cooked and chopped 8-12 oz (weight uncooked)
  • 8 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 1 Tb olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Optional - Toppings

  • sharp Cheddar or blue cheese crumbles
  • honey

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 F.
  • Cut the Brussels sprouts in halves or quarters so that they are roughly the same size.
    Don’t discard any leaves that fall off during the process - they crisp up in the oven and add a wonderful texture and flavor.
  • Pick a large pan - preferably cast iron or baking sheet - that WON’T crowd the vegetables.
    Be sure to leave plenty of room, otherwise the vegetables exude moisture and they end up steaming instead of browning.
  • Add the Brussels sprouts, garlic, and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, and mix well.
    Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper, and place in the oven uncovered, for 25 minutes.
  • 5 minutes before the Brussels sprouts are done, briefly take the pan out of the oven, add bacon, and toss well.
    Return to the oven for the remaining 5 minutes.
  • If using, top with your choice of cheese and toss in the pan, or drizzle with honey.
    Divide between the plates and serve immideately.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Honey may seem like an odd choice, but it adds a lovely touch of sweetness to the otherwise strong flavored dish.