Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash

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Get ready for some Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash yumminess! The crispy, smoky caramelized Brussels sprouts, salty bacon and sweet maple butternut squash will have you screaming for seconds.

If you thought you didn’t like Brussels sprouts (and for the record, even I think they’re horrendous when steamed,) try this roasted maple bacon Brussels sprouts recipe and you’ll be singing a completely different tune.

I’M SERIOUS.

Why You’ll Love This Side Dish Recipe

• Perfect for the holidays – There won’t be any leftovers; everyone loves this side dish!
• Pairs beautifully with meat entrees – It’s delicious on its own, but it goes perfectly with most any kind of meat, even burgers!
• Roasted veggies are the BEST! Slow-roasting in the oven caramelizes and brings out the ultimate flavor.
• Sweet and savory – The sweetness from the squash and maple syrup balances perfectly with the saltiness of the bacon and the smokiness of the Brussels sprouts.

Ingredients and Tips

• Brussels sprouts – I used some gorgeous purple Brussels sprouts, a sweeter tasting heirloom variety from Melissa’s Produce but standard green Brussels sprouts are a-ok. The important thing is to clean and prep them properly. (I’ll go over this below.)
• Butternut squash – You’ll find butternut squash at most any grocery store in the produce department. Mine is from Melissa’s Produce.
• Maple syrup – REAL maple syrup, folks. Please, please, please don’t use imitation maple syrup. It’s perfectly fine for pancakes and waffles but as an ingredient in recipes, ALWAYS use real maple syrup. I can’t emphasize this enough.

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: Prep the Brussels sprouts. I’m not gonna lie… it’s a process, but it’s gotta be done.

How to Prep Brussels Sprouts

Rinse them well in a bowl of cold water and then trim the woody ends.

Peel away the yellowish and outer leaves. Be sure to inspect the sprouts for aphids. If you find any detritus, keep peeling away the leaves until it’s clean. I only found aphid evidence once in my batch from Melissa’s Produce, but when I bought Brussels sprouts at the grocery store last weekend, I had twelve that were so full of aphids, I tossed them out completely. Bugs gross me out.

Anyhow, once you’ve peeled back those leaves to a nice firm ball, slice the stem end again at the point where it meets the leaves. Cut the sprouts in half lengthwise.

Now you’re ready to go!

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Step 2: Toss the prepped Brussels sprouts and the cut butternut squash in a bowl with olive oil, salt and pepper.

Step 3: Spread the seasoned squash and sprouts in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet with a lip, turning all the sprouts cut side down.

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Step 4: Roast in preheated oven for 20 minutes; then flip veggies over, and continue roasting for another 15 minutes.

Other Recipes You’ll Love

• Air Fryer Butternut Squash
• Roasted Butternut Squash and Apples
• Roasted Butternut Squash Fettuccine (with or w/o Sausage)
• Japanese Pan Noodles
• Maple Cake with Maple Glaze Recipe

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More #FallFlavors Recipes Below:

Appetizers and Snacks

• Caramel Pecan Clusters from An Affair from the Heart
• Carrot Top Hummus from Savory Moments
• Fall Charcuterie Board from Magical Ingredients
• Roasted Red Pepper and Crab Savory Cheesecake from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Sweet And Spicy Roasted Nuts from Karen’s Kitchen Stories

Breakfast and Baked Goods

• Apple Cranberry Pecan Overnight Oats from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
• Cinnamon Apple Bread from Lemon Blossoms
• Sweet Potato Pancakes from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

Soups and Salads

• Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup from Devour Dinner
• Panera Autumn Squash Soup from The Fresh Cooky
• Salmon Salad With Grapes And Pecans from Art of Natural Living

Side Dishes

• Apple Butter Dijon Roasted Brussel Sprouts With Candied Pecans And Green Apple from Soulfully Made
• Butternut Squash And Bacon Risotto from SueBee Homemaker
• Loaded Bacon And Kale Salad from Palatable Pastime
• Roasted Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts And Butternut Squash from Eat Move Make
• Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash from Hostess At Heart

Main Dishes

• Apple Cider Rubbed Pork Chops from That Recipe
• Thai Butternut Squash Curry from Cheese Curd In Paradise
• Butternut Squash Parmesan Pasta from Frugal & Fit
• Grape & Gorgonzola Pizza from The Spiffy Cookie
• Honey Dijon Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner from Simple and Savory
• How To Air Fry Pork Tenderloin With Sweet Potatoes from West Via Midwest

Desserts

• Butter Pecan Fudge from Take Two Tapas
• Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake from Fresh April Flours
• Easy Apple Crisp from Life Love and Good Food
• Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies from Books n’ Cooks
• French Apple Tart from Jen around the world
• Individual Grape Crumble from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Pumpkin Roll from House of Nash Eats
• Pumpkin Snickerdoodles from Family Around The Table
• Slow Cooker Apple Pear Crisp from Blogghetti