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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts

    Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts

    Published: Dec 21, 2018 Modified: Sep 28, 2021 by GG

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    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! #brusselssprouts #vegetable #sidedish #holiday #entertaining #Thanksgiving #Christmas #roastedvegetables #bacon #easyrecipe #glazedbrusselssprouts #swirlsofflavor

    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!

    Brussel Sprouts with brown sugar and bacon in white bowl

    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?

    close up of brussel sprouts with bacon and pecans

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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

    Scroll down for the full recipe instructions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below

    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 Brussel sprouts with bacon

    Ingredients for Brussels sprouts and bacon

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

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    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.




     

    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! #brusselssprouts #vegetable #sidedish #holiday #entertaining #Thanksgiving #Christmas #roastedvegetables #bacon #easyrecipe #glazedbrusselssprouts #swirlsofflavor
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    Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts With Bacon and Cranberries

    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
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 320kcal
    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

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

    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

    Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1255IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg

     

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

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    Comments

    1. Marielle

      December 09, 2020 at 8:35 pm

      We love roasted brussels sprouts. This looks like a tasty way to mix things up. Thanks for sharing! Pinning!

    2. GG

      December 09, 2020 at 8:58 pm

      Thanks for your kind words Marielle. I hope that you enjoy the recipe. It's a favorite of mine too! Savor The Moments, GG

    3. Leanna

      December 22, 2020 at 2:36 pm

      5 stars
      I am party of the 1% whose favorite vegetable is brussel sprouts. Pinning this recipe to give it a try, and I very much looking forward to trying it.

    4. GG

      December 23, 2020 at 1:29 pm

      Hi Leanna, this is one of the most popular rrecipes on my blog. I hope you love it too! I have been told that this recipe has turned people into Brussel sprout lovers, so anything is possible if you were to serve them to others! Happy cooking, GG

    5. Allyssa

      October 27, 2021 at 6:26 am

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for sharing this amazing brussels sprouts recipe! Will surely have this again! It's really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!

    6. Tristin

      October 27, 2021 at 11:50 am

      5 stars
      I’ve had Brussels sprouts made with brown sugar but never with bacon added in. These were delicious and will be making again for Thanksgiving!!

    7. Sharon

      October 27, 2021 at 1:12 pm

      5 stars
      The combination of flavors in this dish is so perfect together. The brown sugar adds a sweet flavor to the Brussels sprouts.

    8. Ramona

      October 27, 2021 at 6:56 pm

      5 stars
      These brown sugar Brussel sprouts look super delicious! I can't wait to make these for dinner tomorrow as I was planning on using my Brussel sprouts. Thank you for sharing this recipe I can't wait to try this out!

    9. Marta

      October 27, 2021 at 10:11 pm

      5 stars
      We love brussels sprouts and can't wait to try your recipe. Thank you for the detailed instructions.

    10. GG

      October 28, 2021 at 4:36 pm

      Tristin, I'm so happy to hear that you'll be making this recipe again for Thanksgiving! It is on my Thanksgiving menu too!

    11. Kayla DiMaggio

      October 29, 2021 at 11:13 am

      5 stars
      These brown sugar brussels are delicious!

    12. Heather

      October 29, 2021 at 3:09 pm

      5 stars
      This is excellent for people who maybe don't (think) they like brussels sprouts!!! so tasty with the bacon& great idea for Thanksgiving side dish.

    13. Katie Crenshaw

      October 31, 2021 at 8:48 am

      5 stars
      These are the best brussels sprouts ever! The brown sugar glaze coating makes them amazing. This is my new favorite side dish.

    14. Loreto and Nicoletta Nardelli

      October 31, 2021 at 12:07 pm

      5 stars
      Brussels sprouts are so good for you and we actually love them! These roasted ones with brown sugar, bacon, and cranberries are over the top delicious!

    15. Andrea Howe

      October 31, 2021 at 4:45 pm

      5 stars
      Okay this recipe is divine! I typically steam or roast them, but this was such a unique twist on my usual prep method, and my family LOVED them. They feel so indulgent but of course I know I'm feeding them one of the best vegetables around haha. I can't wait to make these for Thanksgiving dinner! Thanks for the recipe

    16. GG

      November 11, 2021 at 4:24 pm

      Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving!

    17. GG

      November 11, 2021 at 4:24 pm

      Thank you so much. The bacon is a delicious addition!

    18. GG

      November 11, 2021 at 4:26 pm

      It is one of my favorites too Katie! Brown sugar makes everything taste good!

    19. GG

      November 11, 2021 at 4:27 pm

      This recipe will definitely make someone a Brussels sprouts lover!

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