Bacon & Parmesan Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Bacon & Parmesan Roasted Brussel Sprouts

This skillet-roasted Brussels sprouts recipe is a flavor-packed side dish that relies on the richness of rendered bacon and the sweetness of a balsamic finish.

 Ingredients

  1 lb Brussel sprouts, halved

  1 lb bacon, cut into small pieces

  ½ cup shaved parmesan cheese

  1 tbsp minced garlic

  1 small shallot, chopped

  To taste: Salt and pepper

  For finishing: Balsamic drizzle

 Instructions

 1. Render the Bacon: Place the bacon pieces in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook until the fat has rendered and the bacon is limp but starting to cook through.

 2. Sauté Aromatics: Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the bacon and sauté until it becomes fragrant.

 3. Add Veggies: Add the chopped shallot and the halved Brussels sprouts to the pan.

 4. Initial Cook: Stir all ingredients together so the sprouts are well-coated in the bacon grease. Cover the skillet and let it cook for 6 minutes.

 5. Develop Texture: Remove the cover and stir. Continue to cook for another 2–3 minutes to allow the sprouts to brown and the edges to crisp up.

 6. Melt the Cheese: Turn the heat off. Toss in the shaved parmesan cheese and cover the skillet again for 3 minutes to let the cheese melt from the residual heat.

 7. Final Touch: Remove the cover, season with salt and pepper to taste, and finish with a generous drizzle of balsamic glaze.

NOTE:

Using a cast iron skillet helps achieve those perfectly seared edges on the sprouts and provides a beautiful presentation when topped with the melted parmesan and balsamic glaze.