Description
Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts tossed with turkey bacon, toasted pecans, and jewel-bright dried cranberries in a light maple-balsamic finish. Sweet, savory, and perfectly festive—an easy side for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- Optional maple-balsamic finish: 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar + 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two sheet pans with parchment. Pat sprouts dry.
- Toss sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange cut-side down on one pan.
- Roast 20–25 minutes, flipping during the last 5–10 minutes, until deeply browned and tender.
- On the second pan, bake turkey bacon 12–15 minutes until crisp; during the last 5 minutes, add pecans to toast. Chop bacon.
- Optional: Soak cranberries in hot water 5–10 minutes; drain.
- Toss roasted sprouts with chopped turkey bacon, toasted pecans, and cranberries. Mix balsamic with maple and drizzle over the top, if using. Taste and season.
Notes
Roast sprouts cut-side down for caramelized edges. Add pecans just before serving to keep them crunchy. Plumping cranberries makes them glossy and soft. Double the maple-balsamic for a stickier, more indulgent glaze if you love extra shine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 9g
Keywords: roasted brussels sprouts, turkey bacon, pecans and cranberries, holiday side dish, thanksgiving sides, christmas side dish