Crispy Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork belly offers a similar flavor profile.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories, while cheddar is often less expensive.

Chop the bacon into small bite-size pieces and place them in a cold frying pan.

Turn the heat on to cook the bacon slowly until crispy, allowing the liquid to evaporate and fat to render.

Trim the ends of the brussel sprouts and cut them in half, removing any discolored leaves.

Preheat a baking sheet in the oven at 450°F.

Coat the brussel sprouts in the rendered bacon fat and stir to coat evenly.

Spread the brussel sprouts on the hot baking sheet in a single layer, cut side down if possible.

Sprinkle with additional salt and place in the oven for about 4 minutes.

After 4 minutes, flip the brussel sprouts and cook for another 3 minutes until tender and crispy.

Remove from the oven and top with the reserved bacon and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.

Optionally, add parmesan cheese before serving.

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