Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Parmesan Cheese
Delicious and tender roasted Brussels sprouts made with bacon, shallot, olive oil, salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1-1.5 pounds Brussels sprouts stems removed and halved or quartered
- 4 strips thick-cut bacon chopped (no need to precook)
- 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1-2 shallots finely chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place a heavy-duty rimmed baking sheet in the oven as it preheats.
- Rinse and dry Brussels sprouts. Trim the stems and remove any yellow leaves, cut lengthwise into halves or quarters depending on the size. Finely chop shallots.
- Place Brussels sprouts in a large mixing bowl. Toss with olive oil, shallot, salt, pepper, and bacon until coated and well-mixed.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and drizzle with a little olive oil. Arrange Brussels sprouts on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until very golden and tender. I like to flip halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and give Brussels a final toss to mix. Just before serving, sprinkle all over with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
You can also cook this recipe in an air fryer: air fry at 400°F for 15-17 minutes, tossing halfway through for even cooking. I never preheat mine. The volume may have to be a little smaller depending on the size of your air fryer.
Make it ahead: I always recommend cooking just before serving, however, the ingredients can all be prepped a day in advance and stored in the fridge prior to baking.
You can also use frozen veggies: I always recommend fresh however if you don't have other options frozen is OK too. Just note that you will need to add extra time in the oven for the Brussels to cook through and crisp up.
My favorite way to grate parmesan is with a microplane: it offers the perfect fine texture and it makes it very easy to quickly top a dish with cheese in seconds.
Nutrition
Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.7g | Protein: 9.2g | Fat: 6.2g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 352mg | Fiber: 2.9g | Sugar: 1.6g