Here’s an easy, delicious recipe for Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Bacon that makes a great holiday side dish, and it’s a good one for your everyday meal too!
It’s important to know that there are many, many ways to make brussels sprouts. I grew up with steamed brussels sprouts topped with melted butter. Those were always good, but they’re also delicious when skillet-cooked, added to a salad and roasted! Only three main ingredients are needed to make this perfect roasted brussels sprouts recipe!
Ingredients Needed:
- brussels sprouts
- bacon
- lemon
- salt and pepper
How to make Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Bacon:
The complete, printable recipe is at the end of this post.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cook brussels sprouts in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes; drain.
- Spread brussels sprouts on rimmed baking sheet in single layer. Sprinkle with bacon, lemon slices, salt and pepper; stir.
- Roast brussels sprouts until tender and beginning to brown, stirring every 10 minutes, about 30 minutes.
- Transfer to bowl and serve.
Recipe Tip
How to find the best brussels sprouts:
To find the best brussels sprouts, look for ones that are bright green, firm, and have tightly packed leaves. Choose smaller, compact sprouts, as they are usually more tender. Avoid any that are yellow, brown, or have soft spots. Store sprouts in the fridge in a ventilated bag for best results.
Dinner ideas to go with Brussels Sprouts:
- Roasted Chicken with Lemon Curd (lemon flavors all around!)
- Balsamic Rosemary Grilled Pork Tenderloin (so good with these brussels!)
- Pan-Fried Lemon Garlic Ribeye Steaks (yum!)
What I Love About This Recipe:
- I love that these are caramelized and crispy on the outside, while remaining tender on the inside.
- The roasting process reduces the naturally bitter taste of brussels sprouts.
- This is a great side dish to almost any meal!
Best Recipes for Brussels Sprouts:
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Bacon
Equipment
- Rimmed Baking Sheet (my favorite… I use these for SO many things!)
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds small (each about 1-inch in diameter) small brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved through root end
- 1¼ cups (about 6 ounces) diced bacon
- 1 medium lemon, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced across
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cook brussels sprouts in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes; drain.
- Spread brussels sprouts on rimmed baking sheet in single layer. Sprinkle with bacon, lemon slices, salt and pepper; stir.
- Roast brussels sprouts until tender and beginning to brown, stirring every 10 minutes, about 30 minutes.
- Transfer to bowl and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
