Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Bits

Ingredients

Servings

6 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

7 1/2 cups

Brussels Sprouts , trimmed, halved

2 Tbsp

Olive Oil

1 Tbsp

Minced Garlic

1 tsp

Paprika

1/4 tsp

Salt

plus more to taste

4 slices

Bacon

1/4 cup

Salted Butter

as needed

Nonstick Cooking Spray

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

to taste

Lemons

zested and cut into wedges

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a large baking dish with Nonstick Cooking Spray (as needed) . Set aside.

Step 2

Add Brussels Sprouts (7 1/2 cups) to a large bowl and toss with Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) , Garlic (1 Tbsp) , and Paprika (1 tsp) .

Step 3

Transfer the brussels sprouts to the prepared baking dish and spread out evenly. The brussels sprouts should be snug together but in a single layer.

Step 4

Sprinkle Salt (1/4 tsp) over the brussels sprouts and bake in the oven for 25 minutes.

Step 5

Meanwhile, cook the Bacon (4 slices) in a medium skillet until browned and crispy. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to rest for 3-4 minutes before chopping.

Step 6

Add Salted Butter (1/4 cup) to a small skillet and brown over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until brown flecks form on the bottom of the pan about 4-5 minutes.

Step 7

Reduce heat to low and add the chopped bacon to the butter and cook for 1 minute more.

Step 8

Pour the butter and bacon mixture over the top of the roasted brussels sprouts and season with additional salt and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) , if desired. Toss to coat

Step 9

Serve with Lemon Zest (to taste) and Lemon Wedges.