brussels sprouts with bacon and apple

Name: Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apple
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 slice(s) bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 4 pint(s) Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and halved; - Kosher salt and pepper; 2 medium apple, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices, then halved; 2 teaspoon(s) red wine vinegar

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Susan McGreevy

Port Jeff Station, NY

Updated on Oct 16, 2025

Some people don't like Brussels sprouts, but I happen to love them. And this recipe will make a believer out of anyone. I always make it for Thanksgiving and other special dinners.

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Brussels Sprouts With Bacon and Apple tossed with vinegar.

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If someone says they don't like Brussels sprouts, have them try this recipe. Frying the bacon and then baking them in the bacon renderings adds a nice smoky flavor to the sprouts. After they bake, the outside layer gets crispy, and the inside is soft. Adding the apples gives a hint of sweetness, while vinegar balances out the flavors with some acidity. Topping them with crumbled bacon is a perfect finale for the side dish.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 5 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 pints Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and halved
- Kosher salt and pepper
2 medium apple, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices, then halved
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

How To Make brussels sprouts with bacon and apple

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Arrange the bacon in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until browned and somewhat crispy, about 15 minutes. Remove the bacon from the cookie sheet.

Step 2

Add the Brussels sprouts in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss. Roast until they begin to brown, about 15 minutes.
Step 3

Remove the sheet from the oven and toss in the apple. Return to the oven; roast until the Brussels sprouts are browned and tender and the apple has softened, 10 - 15 minutes.
Step 4

Toss with the vinegar and serve immediately. *You can adjust the amounts of bacon and apples. If you love bacon, add more. Same with the apples.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 217kcal, carbohydrates: 28g, cholesterol: 15mg, fat: 10g, fiber: 10g, protein: 11g, saturated fat: 3g, sodium: 399mg, sugar: 10g, unsaturated fat: 6g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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