We have gotten to that amazing time of year again! The holidays! I love creating recipes for you all year long, but there is something that brings me an extra special burst of joy to create recipes for you around the holidays. I love knowing that these recipes in particular are going to be used for celebration and bringing people together. One of the things that is key to making a great side dish recipe, especially a holiday side dish, is great ingredients. So many of my holiday sides are primarily just vegetables. My Bacon Wrapped Asparagus and my Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes – both perfect for holidays and weeknights – are perfect examples.
Storing and Reheating Leftovers
Store any leftover Brussels sprouts with bacon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat them in the oven or air fryer until heated through.
Choose firm, bright green Brussels sprouts with tightly packed leaves. Avoid any that are yellowing or have black spots. Rinse them under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris. Pat them dry with a clean towel or paper towel. Using a sharp knife, trim off the tough stem end of each Brussels sprout. Be careful not to cut too much, or the leaves will fall apart. Any Brussels Sprouts that are more than 1/2 an inch big should be sliced in half.
Prepare your Brussels sprouts. While the oven is preheating to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, prepare your Brussels sprouts. See more about this above. Season the Brussels sprouts. Toss the Brussels sprouts with olive oil, water, garlic, and salt on the tray you will bake them on. Make sure all of the Brussels sprouts are lying sliced side down if they are cut in half. Add the bacon. Sprinkle the bacon over the top and cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil, making sure to seal it around the edges. The water inside the sealed pan creates steam that will make the Brussels Sprouts tender. Bake the Brussels sprouts. Roast for 10 minutes with the tray sealed with foil. Uncover and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy. Add the cheese and enjoy! Remove from the oven, transfer to a serving bowl, and cover liberally with Parmesan cheese. Read more on the best Parmesan cheese to use below.
When you take off the foil, the bacon crisps up. It leaves you with the perfect mix of roasted Brussels sprout flavor and delicious bacon. It ends up being the perfect easy side dish recipe. If you want to make a twist on this recipe, but without the bacon, you should try my Crispy Brussels Sprouts. There is something about freshly grated Parmesan cheese that is unlike any other. I grabbed a wedge of Parmesan and very liberally grated it over this roasted Brussels sprouts recipe right as it came out of the oven. You could absolutely buy pre-grated cheese, but the quality will be really different. It won’t have that delicious soft texture that you can see so gorgeously coats the Brussels sprouts in these photos. If you make these Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon or any of my other side dishes, leave me a comment and let me know what you think!
This Cheesy Potato Recipe is a staple in so many homes at the holidays. It’s perfect for a big crowd! Is there any greater holiday recipe than Homemade Stuffing? I’m not saying it’s the only reason I go to Thanksgiving, but I’m also not not saying that. Your kiddos will LOVE these Roasted Honey Glazed Carrots! Perfect during the week and delicious enough for a holiday.
