7 Brussels Sprouts Recipes With Bacon—Because Bacon Makes Everything Better
It's one of our favorite combinations.
Ryan Liebe
As these Brussels sprouts and bacon recipes prove, the match is an inspired combination. Whoever first came up with this pairing, we’d like to thank you. We all know that bacon makes everything better, but some foods pair better with the salty, crispy meat than others, and the humble Brussels sprout is certainly one of the best. In this recipe collection, you'll find side dishes, salad, finger food, pastas, and hash—and dishes that cook on the stovetop and others that roast in the oven. Look out for recipes that add fruit to the mix; a great way to take this stellar pairing even higher.
Related: How to Cut Brussels Sprouts the Right Way
Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Anytime there’s a bacon-wrapped appetizer, it goes fast, and these finger food favorites are no exception. Serve them alongside Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes and Devils on Horseback (dates stuffed with blue cheese and wrapped in bacon) for a super-duper selection of bacon apps.
Spaghetti With Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
Your favorite side dish—caramelized Brussels with bacon—becomes a main course, and boy, is it good!
Brussels Sprouts With Oranges and Bacon
A colorful and addictive side dish that’s good for a weeknight dinner but also fancy enough for a special meal.
Brown-Sugar-and-Bacon-Glazed Brussels Sprouts
We’ve made this stovetop Brussels sprouts and bacon side dish for Thanksgiving, but it's delicious anytime. And, it’s made in just one pan.
Brussels Sprout, Apple, and Bacon Hash
A recipe that converts even non-Brussels sprout lovers, salty bacon and sweet apples partner with Brussels in this delicious hash. Use the recipe as a starting point, add mushrooms to the mix or potatoes, crack some eggs on top, and call it dinner.
Salad With Pancetta Crisps, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, and Pear
Sweet and salty, crisp and crunchy, this salad has it all. Slices of pancetta, the luxurious lean Italian bacon, crisp up wonderfully in the oven where the Brussels are roasted. Then, these two cooked elements are combined with sliced pear, Boston lettuce, and either ricotta salata or goat cheese.
Brussels Sprouts With Bacon and Apple
Everything cooks in the oven for this side dish. First, the bacon (oven bacon is our favorite), then the Brussels and apple. A splash of red wine vinegar brings it all together for serving.
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