Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts, bacon and cranberries are coated in a sweet and tangy brown sugar glaze and roasted to perfection in just 25 minutes. Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts is an easy recipe for a vegetable side dish!

Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts Recipe

The Brussels sprouts of years gone by gave this cruciferous vegetable a bad name. Cooked until they were a dingy green color, overly soft and smushy, this cute little vegetable was not well loved by many.

But fast forward to today and Brussels sprouts have had a renaissance!

Brussels Sprouts are the new "it" vegetable and Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts With Bacon And Cranberries will be your new go-to recipe.

Roasted Brussels sprouts taste so different than the boiled sprouts of my childhood. Add in brown sugar and bacon that roast together in the oven and the result is glazed Brussels sprouts that taste almost like eating candy!

Wait! Did someone say bacon? oh yes I did! Our roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon will wow your tastebuds.

Candied Brussels sprouts with bacon and cranberries roast together in the oven in a brown sugar Dijon glaze with a touch of red pepper flake heat. Just toss and roast. It doesn't get much easier or more delicious than that! 

Brussels have become a most beloved vegetable side dish and, trust me when I say, roasted Brussels Sprouts with Brown Sugar are the perfect addition to your holiday recipe line up.

Because really, who wouldn't love caramelized Brussel sprouts?

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Brussels Sprouts FAQ’s

Are Brussels sprouts good for you?

Yes, Brussels sprouts are good for you because they:

• Are high in fiber
• Contain vitamins
• Contain minerals
• Provide antioxidants
• Can improve blood sugar
• Can decrease inflammation

What do Brussels sprouts taste like?

Brussels sprouts can be a bit bitter to the taste. When cooked properly they take on a sweet nutty flavor.

Can Brussels sprouts be eaten raw?

Yes, Brussels sprouts can be eaten raw in a salad. Simply thinly slice them so they become shredded and toss them in your salad or make a Brussels sprouts salad.

How to make Brussels sprouts

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1. Preheat oven to 425F.
2. Combine melted butter, brown sugar, Dijon and red pepper flakes until blended.
3. Toss brown sugar mixture with Brussels sprouts, cranberries, pecans and chopped bacon until evenly coated.
4. Arrange in a baking dish and roast until Brussels sprouts are tender.
5. Stir and serve.

Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

• Dark brown sugar or light brown sugar will work well in this recipe
• Make with your favorite nut
• Add your favorite dried fruit

Substitutions

• Substitute your favorite nut for the pecans
• Substitute turkey bacon for the bacon
• Substitute golden raisins for the dried cranberries

Ingredients for Brussels sprouts and bacon

• butter
• packed brown sugar
• Dijon mustard
• crushed red pepper flakes
• Brussels sprouts
• dried cranberries
• chopped pecans
• bacon,chopped

Brussels Sprouts Recipes

Let's give Brussels sprouts the attention they deserve with more recipes for this vegetable side dish.

Smashed Brussels Sprouts With Crispy Prosciutto will be your new go-to side dish recipe for special occasions! Smashed sprouts are roasted with two cheeses and then topped with crispy prosciutto for the ultimate side dish recipe! 

Have you tried Sheet Pan cooking yet? It's so easy when everything cooks together on one pan! Be sure to try Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken Dinner.  Chicken thighs, Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes roast together in a balsamic honey sauce with just a hint of heat.

You’ll be right in style when you serve this raw Cranberry Brussels Sprouts Salad with Orange Marmalade Vinaigrette! So delicious and good for you at the same time…..and right on trend! The sprouts are thinly sliced and when tossed in the orange marmalade vinaigrette along with the cranberries, oranges and almonds, you get just the right amount of texture, crunch and bursts of flavor. 

The same flavor combination as the Brussels Sprouts Salad above, Roasted Cranberry Orange Brussels Sprouts caramelize the sprouts when roasted in the oven. Flavored with orange and studded with cranberries, our roasted Brussels sprouts recipe will become a holiday staple.

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Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts With Bacon and Cranberries

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

35 mins

 

Brussels Sprouts are the new "it" vegetable and Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts With Bacon And Cranberries will be your new go-to recipe. Brussels Sprouts, bacon and cranberries are coated in a sweet and tangy brown sugar glaze and roasted to perfection in just 25 minutes. An easy recipe for a vegetable side dish!

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: brown sugar brussels sprouts, brussels sprouts, glazed Brussels sprouts, roasted Brussels sprouts

Servings: 4

Calories: 320 kcal

Author: Gwynn Galvin

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter, melted
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 lb. Brussels sprouts , trimmed and halved lengthwise
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• ¼ cup chopped pecans
• 2 slices uncooked bacon , chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425F.
2. Combine melted butter, brown sugar, Dijon and red pepper flakes until blended.
3. Toss brown sugar mixture with Brussels sprouts, cranberries, pecans and chopped bacon until evenly coated.
4. Arrange in baking dish and roast 25 minutes or until Brussels sprouts are tender.
5. Toss and serve.

Recipe Notes

Makes 4 servings.

Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

• Dark brown sugar or light brown sugar will work well in this recipe
• Make with your favorite nut
• Add your favorite dried fruit

Substitutions

• Substitute your favorite nut for the pecans
• Substitute turkey bacon for the bacon
• Substitute golden raisins for the dried cranberries

Nutrition Facts

Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts With Bacon and Cranberries

Amount Per Serving

Calories 320 Calories from Fat 189

% Daily Value*

Fat 21g32%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Cholesterol 38mg13%

Sodium 223mg10%

Potassium 509mg15%

Carbohydrates 31g10%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 21g23%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 1255IU25%

Vitamin C 96mg116%

Calcium 67mg7%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

First Published: December 21, 2018... Last Updated: September 28, 2021