Honey-Glazed Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Turkey Bacon

Roasted until deeply caramelized, then tossed in a sticky maple-Dijon-balsamic glaze with crisp turkey bacon for the perfect sweet-salty bite.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 6 slices thick-cut turkey bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Method

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  Step 1: Preheat & prep pan

  Preheat oven to **425°F / 220°C**. Line a sheet pan with foil or parchment (optional, for easier cleanup).

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  Step 2: Season the sprouts

  Add halved Brussels sprouts to the sheet pan. Drizzle with **olive oil**, sprinkle with **salt** and **pepper**, then toss well. Arrange **cut-side down** for maximum browning.

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  Step 3: Roast (first stage)

  Roast for **12 minutes**, until the cut sides are starting to turn golden.

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  Step 4: Add turkey bacon

  Scatter the **turkey bacon pieces** over the pan and toss everything together lightly (keep as many sprouts cut-side down as you can). Roast for **10–12 minutes** more, until sprouts are **deeply caramelized** and bacon is **browned and crisp at the edges**.

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  Step 5: Make the glaze

  While the pan finishes, whisk together **maple syrup, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, honey**, and **red pepper flakes** (if using) in a small bowl until smooth.

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  Step 6: Glaze & finish

  Remove the pan from the oven. Immediately drizzle glaze over the hot sprouts and bacon, then toss to coat. Return to the oven for **2–3 minutes**, just until the glaze looks **bubbly and tacky** (watch closely—sugars can burn fast).

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  Step 7: Serve

  Let cool **2 minutes** (the glaze thickens as it stands), then serve warm. Scrape up any sticky bits from the pan and spoon them over the top.

Tips

• **Max caramelization tip:** Don’t crowd the sheet pan—if the sprouts are piled up, they’ll steam instead of brown. Use a larger pan if needed.
• **Extra-crispy bacon:** If your turkey bacon is still soft after roasting, broil for **30–90 seconds** at the end—stay close to avoid scorching.
• **Less sweet:** Reduce maple syrup to **3 tbsp** and keep the honey as-is for balance.
• **Make-ahead:** Roast sprouts and bacon ahead, refrigerate, then rewarm on a sheet pan at **400°F / 205°C** for **8–10 minutes**; glaze and finish for the final **2–3 minutes**.
• **What to serve with:** Great alongside roast chicken, pork chops, salmon, or as a holiday side with mashed potatoes.

Nutrition (per serving, estimate)