Description
Maple Bourbon Brussels Sprouts are a crispy, caramelized, and flavor-packed side dish featuring a sticky sweet and smoky glaze. Roasted to perfection with optional bacon, they transform Brussels sprouts into a show-stopping vegetable that pairs beautifully with any main course.
Ingredients
2 lbs Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
3 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped (optional)
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
2 tbsp bourbon
1 tbsp whole grain Dijon mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. If using bacon, scatter chopped bacon on the cold baking sheet and bake 10-12 minutes until crispy. Remove bacon and leave fat on the sheet.
3. Toss Brussels sprouts with oil, salt, and pepper (or bacon fat) and arrange cut-side down on the sheet.
4. Roast 15-20 minutes until bottoms are deeply browned and edges are crispy.
5. Whisk together maple syrup, bourbon, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
6. Remove pan from oven, pour glaze over sprouts, add bacon back if using, and toss to coat. Roast an additional 5-10 minutes until glaze is bubbling and sticky.
7. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat on a baking sheet in a 375°F oven for 10 minutes or use an air fryer to restore crispiness.
Do not overcrowd pan during roasting to avoid steaming the sprouts.
Pure maple syrup is essential for proper flavor.
Optional variations: omit bacon for vegetarian version, use toasted nuts for crunch, or drizzle balsamic glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Roasted Vegetables
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg