Maple Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Cranberries

• Meat

  • 6 slices Turkey or pork bacon

• Produce

  • 2 lb Brussel sprouts

• Condiments

  • 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Maple syrup, real

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

• Other

  • 1/3 cup Dried cranberries or craisins

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. brussel sprouts, stalk cut off and then halved
• 2 tbsp. real maple syrup
• 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 6 slices of turkey or pork bacon, diced into bite sized pieces
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries or craisins
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, toss together the brussel sprouts, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper.
• Distribute evenly in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
• Cook for 15 minutes, then remove from oven and stir. Return to oven.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon until crispy in a frying pan. (alternatively, you could use precooked bacon)
• 10-15 minutes after you returned the sprouts to the oven, check them and if they are brown and crispy around the edges, they are done.
• Remove from oven and add the cooked bacon and the cranberries. Stir to evenly distribute.
• Taste for seasonings and add more salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately or at room temperature.
• Enjoy!