Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Balsamic Onions

Name: Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Balsamic Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 12 slices bacon (diced); 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 medium red onions (diced); 4 cloves garlic (minced); red pepper flakes (a pinch); 6 tsp light brown sugar; 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar; 8 cups brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved); 2 tbsp olive oil; salt and pepper (to taste)

Charred roasted brussels sprouts tossed with crispy bacon and a balsamic caramelized onion glaze.

GFGluten-Free

INGREDIENTS

10 SERVINGS

12 slicesbacon, diced
2 tbspunsalted butter
2medium red onions, diced
4 clovesgarlic, minced
red pepper flakes, a pinch
6 tsplight brown sugar
2/3 cupbalsamic vinegar
8 cupsbrussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
2 tbspolive oil
salt and pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

6 STEPS

Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the diced bacon. Cook until rendered and crispy, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper-towel-lined plate.
bacon
Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings, add the butter, then add the diced onion and a pinch of salt. Cook until beginning to caramelize.
15 MINunsalted butter · medium red onions
Meanwhile, place the brussels sprouts on a large rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season generously with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing halfway, until charred in spots and tender.
25 MINbrussels sprouts · olive oil · salt and pepper
Once the onions are golden and caramelized, add the garlic, red pepper flakes, sugar, and balsamic vinegar. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vinegar is mostly reduced and the mixture is thickened and glossy. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
garlic · red pepper flakes · light brown sugar · balsamic vinegar
Pour the balsamic caramelized onion mixture over the roasted brussels sprouts and toss until evenly coated. Stir in the crispy bacon. Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm.