Sheet Pan Brussels Sprouts + Bacon
Crispy Brussels sprouts that taste sweet and roasted, plus bacon for crunch. One pan, no bitterness.
30 min total, one pan
Timing: 30 mins
Sheet Pan Brussels Sprouts + Bacon
Crispy Brussels sprouts that taste sweet and roasted, plus bacon for crunch. One pan, no bitterness.
30 min total, one pan
Timing: 30 mins
Key move
Roast cut-side down at 450F--browning is what makes Brussels sprouts sweet.
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The Setup
- Sheet Panhalf sheet
The Mise en Place
5Your prep station before cooking begins
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My sprouts taste bitter.
Ah, that usually means they didn't get quite enough browning.
My bacon isn't getting crispy.
If your bacon isn't crisping up, it might be that the pieces are a little too large, or the pan is too crowded.
Chef's Notes
Refrigerate up to 4 days. Re-crisp in a hot oven or air fryer.
The Method
PREHEAT
Heat oven to 450F (232C). Line a sheet pan.
Uneven roasting: Do not preheat with the sheet pan inside if it is thin; it may warp. Use a heavy-duty rimmed pan.
Oven fully preheated and sheet pan lined
ARRANGE
Toss sprouts with pepper and a small pinch of salt. Scatter bacon (6 slices) on the pan and place sprouts cut-side down among the bacon.
Crowding the pan: If sprouts overlap, they will steam instead of roast. Ensure each sprout has direct contact with the metal.
Sprouts mostly cut-side down; bacon spread out
ROAST
Roast 18 minutes, stir, then roast 6-8 minutes more until bacon (6 slices) is crisp and sprouts are deeply browned.
Overcrowding: If sprouts are touching too much, they will steam instead of roast. Ensure they are in a single layer.
Deep browning on sprouts; bacon crisp
FINISH
Squeeze lemon over the pan and toss. Taste and adjust salt.
Soggy sprouts: Do not oversaturate with lemon juice, or the steam will soften the crispy edges you just worked to achieve.
Balanced: smoky, roasted, bright
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