Balsamic Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts (2024)

Balsamic Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts make Brussel haters into Brussel lovers with this easy side dish recipe!

This recipe was updated on 05/16/2021

Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts are the only side dish recipe you need for any dinner party!

Whether you’re searching for a fancy side dish recipe, Thanksgiving or Christmas side dishes, or just a regular weeknight… this is your recipe.

While they look fancy, they’re as simple as can be.

Using just a few staple ingredients, we’ll jazz up these brussels sprouts so any hater will fall in love!

Growing up, my little brother L-O-V-E-D brussels sprouts.

The kind from the frozen section which my mother would proceed to heat over the stovetop till the turned grey-ish green.

That smell… I can still smell it if I just think about it, and it still makes me gag!

So, as an adult, when the whole roasted Brussels sprouts thing came on the scene I was extremely skeptical…

Using my absolutely favorite ingredient, BACON, ordinary sprouts are transformed into a side dish recipe idea fit for any party!

First, let’s chat about roasting vegetables.

This goes for any roasted vegetable recipe you want to make!

If you know these rules, you’ll end up with delicious roasted vegetables every single time.

Roasting Rules

1. A 425˚ oven. And nothing lower — seriously.
2. Accurate knife cuts — all the same size.
3. EVOO + Salt & Pepper
4. All flat sides down.

This recipe adds a bit of tang from the Balsamic Glaze, and a punch of sweetness from the brown sugar.

Years ago when this recipe was written, Balsamic Glaze was harder to find. Now, 8 years later, you can find it on any grocery store shelf.

If you read the comments at the end of the post, you’ll see that people have an absolute love affair with this recipe!

The main suggestion…double the recipe!

So, my suggestion… cut as many sprouts that will fit on your pan without crowding it.

But, keep the brown sugar + glaze increments the same!

How do I make Balsamic Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts?

Cut your bacon strips into small bite-sized pieces, and lay them out on a cold baking sheet.

Place in a COLD oven, and turn the oven to 425˚. Allow the bacon strips to render, while you get started on the brussels sprouts.

Cut your brussels sprouts in half or in quarters depending on their size.

Toss into a large bowl.

Add in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss the sprouts well, so every sprout is evenly coated.

Remove the bacon from the oven after it’s crispy. Remove the bacon, and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate.

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Place the brussels sprouts on the sheet pan, with all the flat sides facing down.

Add to the 425˚ oven for 12-15 minutes.

After 12-15 minutes, remove from the oven, and give a good shimmy-shimmy shake!

Add the bacon to the sheet pan with the brussels sprouts.

Sprinkle brown sugar and drizzle aged balsamic vinegar overtop, and put back in the oven for another few minutes.

Serve with extra balsamic glaze!

What should I serve with this recipe?

• Easy Greek Grilled Chicken
• Ranch Grilled Chicken
• The Easiest Beef Tenderloin
• French Roasted Chicken

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