Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Pecans
Roasting brussels sprouts brings out the sweetness hiding inside. Pair them with bacon, pecans, and Parmesan cheese, and you have a winning side dish for any meal!
¼cupParmesan cheesenot the powdery stuff but the actual slivers of cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400ºF.
Fry the bacon using your preferred method; we just fry it in a skillet but you can bake it or do it however you want. When the bacon is done, blot it dry with a paper towel and crumble or chop it. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the bacon grease for later in the recipe (optional - you can use olive oil if you prefer, but the bacon grease will give the brussels sprouts a very nice flavor.)
Cut sprouts in half lengthwise. Add to a medium bowl with onion and spices. Toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Roast for 25-30 minutes or until the sprouts are slightly browned and tender.
Toss the bacon and pecans with the roasted sprouts.