Name: Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Thyme and Shallots
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, preferably thick-cut; 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 0.75 cup unsalted chicken broth (low sodium); 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Earthy Brussels sprouts transform into a caramelized delight when roasted with fragrant thyme, savory shallots, and a hint of smoky bacon. This simple side dish elevates any meal with its depth of flavor and satisfying texture.

Follow The Directions

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet. (5 minutes)

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Place bacon in a cold skillet. Cook over medium heat, rendering the fat until the bacon is crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; crumble. Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet. (10 minutes)

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In a large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, reserved bacon fat, garlic, shallots, thyme, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Add the crumbled bacon and toss again to combine. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. (5 minutes)

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Slowly pour the chicken broth over the Brussels sprouts on the baking sheet. (1 minute)

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Roast in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Gently stir the sprouts. Continue roasting until sprouts are tender and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes more, depending on the size of the sprouts. (25 minutes)

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Remove from oven and top with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately, with additional Parmesan cheese on the side if desired.

For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and increase the olive oil to 3 tablespoons. Consider adding a drizzle of balsamic glaze after roasting for a touch of sweetness and acidity.
If your Brussels sprouts are very large, you may need to roast them for a longer time. Check for tenderness with a fork.
Don't overcrowd the baking sheet, this helps the Brussels sprouts to roast instead of steaming. If needed, use two baking sheets.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)

Total Reviews: (4)

Oren Jacobs
Jun 27, 2025
I added a squeeze of lemon juice at the end and it brightened up the flavors even more. Highly recommend!
Janice Howe
Jun 11, 2025
This recipe is a game changer! My kids actually ate Brussels sprouts and asked for more.
Alexandrine Homenick
May 27, 2025
The bacon fat adds such a wonderful depth of flavor. I will never make Brussels sprouts any other way again!
Erica Weber
May 26, 2025
Easy to follow and delicious. I used pancetta instead of bacon and it was amazing.

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