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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Garlic

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This is a great holiday dish to serve a crowd, as it makes a ton. It can be served as a side dish, or as a main dish paired with a salad. Roasting the brussels sprouts brings out their sweetness–if you think you don’t like the vegetable, try ’em prepared this way.

Ingredients:
2 slices bread
3 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
3/4 cup cooked, chopped bacon
4 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt, to taste
6 fresh garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

  1. Pre heat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. To make fresh breadcrumbs, place bread in a food processor and pulse 2 times or until crumbly.
  3. Sprinkle crumbs on a baking sheet and bake 5-8 minutes or until golden.
  4. Remove from oven and set aside.
  5. Reduce oven temperature to 375°.
  6. Coat a separate 3-quart baking dish with Pam cooking spray.
  7. Combine sprouts,  bacon, olive oil, 2 Tablespoons lemon juice, garlic and salt in baking dish and toss to coat.
  8. Bake 45 minutes or until sprouts are tender and lightly browned on edges, stirring twice.
  9. Remove sprouts from oven, add remaining 2 Tablespoons lemon juice and stir.
  10. In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over cooked sprouts.
  11. Serve immediately.
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One thought on “Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Garlic

  1. Oh I love brussel sprouts, I am the only one in my household who does, and always end up with lots of leftovers, no one will even try them when I put them in different recipes. Love the use of cheese and bacon in your recipe, can’t wait to try.

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