Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Dried Cherries

Here's a recipe for oven roasted Brussels sprouts with Bacon and Dried Cherries, a side dish that's special enough to be the main attraction.

This dish is seriously addictive. Crisp, golden, caramelized roasted Brussels sprouts, smoky sautéed bacon and sweet tangy dried cherries. Cook this when you want to make everyone at the table swoon.

I want to give a big shout out to my favorite London hotel - The Hoxton Holborn - for inspiring this recipe. The restaurant in the hotel lobby never disappoints. Their food is innovative and delicious. I ordered their roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and cherries (pictured below), and loved it so much I immediately got to work on a copycat recipe.

How to make oven roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and dried cherries

This recipe is pretty quick because while the Brussels sprouts are in the oven, you can cook the bacon and cherries.

1. Slice the Brussels sprouts in half, toss them with olive oil and salt, spread them out on a sheet pan, and roast them at 425ºF for 20 minutes or so, until they're browned and crispy in spots.
2. While the Brussels are roasting, sauté the bacon in a large skillet. When the bacon is cooked, stir in the dried cherries and heat them until they're warm and tender.
3. Toss the roasted Brussels sprouts into the pan with the bacon and cherries. Add olive oil and balsamic and cook for a minute or two to heat everything up and let the flavors meld. Season, serve and enjoy!

I hope you'll try this delicious recipe for roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and cherries. And if you do, please come back and leave a star rating and a comment to let me know what you think.

Recipe

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Dried Cherries

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• Author: Lisa Goldfinger
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Yield: 5-6 1x

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Description

Oven-roasted Brussels sprouts with dried cherries, bacon is an irresistibly delicious side dish that's perfect for holiday entertaining and dinner parties.

Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Dried Cherries and Bacon: that irresistible balance of sweet, salty, and savory flavors make this side dish a holiday favorite and a crowd-pleasing addition to any meal.

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Ingredients

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• 1 ½ pounds of Brussels sprouts, trimmed and sliced in half
• ¾ pound of slab bacon or thickly sliced bacon, cut across the grain, into ¼-inch thick strips
• 1 cup of dried sour cherries (I used the kind that are sweetened with sugar)
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• Sea salt or kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
2. In a large bowl, toss brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons oil and 1 teaspoon salt. Spread into a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, cut side down. Cook for 20 minutes or until browned on the bottom and edges.
3. While brussels roast, cook the bacon in a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium heat, until tender and cooked through, about 10 minutes. (regulate the heat so the bacon doesn't get too crisp). Turn the heat down low. Tilt the pan and spoon out all but 2 tablespoons of fat.
4. Add the cherries and cook, tossing, for 30 seconds, to soften. Add the roasted brussels  along with the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil and the balsamic vinegar (3 tablespoons). Cook, tossing, for 2-3 minutes to heat everything up and meld the flavors.
5. Season with salt and pepper, to taste and serve hot.

• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins
• Category: Side Dish
• Method: Roast
• Cuisine: United Kingdom