Caramelised Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon & Parmesan

Name: Caramelised Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon & Parmesan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: ½ tsp salt or to taste; ¼ tsp Black pepper freshly ground; 50g Parmesan freshly grated; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 500g Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved; 100g Bacon chopped

Roasted Brussels sprouts with crisp bacon and Parmesan make a savoury, golden side dish for a family meal.

35 mins Serves 4Oven

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Method

10 mins prep25 mins cook35 mins total

Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Trim the Brussels sprouts and cut them in half.
Toss the sprouts with the olive oil, salt and black pepper, then spread them cut-side down on a baking tray.
Roast for 20–25 minutes until browned and tender.
Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a dry pan over medium heat for 6–8 minutes until crisp. Drain briefly on kitchen paper.
Transfer the roasted sprouts to a serving dish, scatter over the bacon and Parmesan, and serve straight away.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and add a sprinkle of smoked paprika to the sprouts before roasting for that smoky flavour. Additionally, you can toss the roasted sprouts with a balsamic reduction for an extra layer of sweetness and tang.

About this recipe

Roasting brings out the sweetness of the Brussels sprouts while bacon adds savoury crunch and Parmesan gives the finished dish a salty, nutty finish.