Mustard Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon.
I hereby declare this combination the trio of love.
All of my favorite flavors, meshed into one VEGGIE dish. What is happening!
Maybe I’m finally growing up. A little. Or not. I mean, I can’t keep up my tired “ugh veggies” mindset forever. Even if it really is my mindset. Almost 100% of the time. BUT. I play a pretend adult in my real life and make myself eat them and sometimes even enjoy them.
The world really might be ending.
Today I turn the ripe old age of 34 and I’m all sorts of WHAT THE HECK because I seriously, absolutely feel 17 years old inside. I 100% do. Sometimes I might feel 22. Or 24. But I never even feel 30.
In fact, sometimes I think that I AM 30 and then I’m like… uh, no, you’re four years past 30. Whyyyyyy.
Not that I’d rather have the alternative. No thank you.
Just last week I was wondering if I would ever feel my age. I actually think that something might be wrong with me at times because I don’t feel like a grown up at all. That doesn’t mean that I don’t ACT like a grownup (though ask my husband… parents… brothers… this may be debatable), but I just don’t feel like one inside. Whatsoever.
I used to think that once I was married, I’d feel like a grown up. NOPE.
Once I owned a home, I’d really feel like a grown up. NOPE again. Just lots of crap to clean and buy.
Once I had a child, I’d surely feel like a grown up. NO WAY. Just putting on an act so my kid thinks I’m in charge all the time.
Maybe when I’m 75? Probably still no. But that scares me! Is this good or bad? Naturally, I turn to the internet for guidance.
I’m also really not into the idea of giving up my sparkles or sprinkles or neon or denim and anytime I even consider it I just think of Gwen Stefani who is 47 and sure as heck doesn’t look her age and then I say a few prayers that can’t I just pretty, pretty please get some of her hipness and coolness?
I should also probably stop writing run-on sentences at this age but NOPE AGAIN. No thanks.
It’s no secret that I’m an absolute brussels freeeeeak. And you know what? YOU witnessed the transformation. Yes, it’s pretty crazy that I first tried brussels ages ago right here on the blog when I made them for dinner and then… fell in love.
My favorite recipe with the sprouts would have to be bacon brussels pizza but that’s neither here nor there. Today we’re just talking side dishes.
In fact, we’re combining THREE of my most favorite things. THREE!! The brussels, of course. And then the bacon, duh. And I’m sure you already know it, but the mustard. Gosh, the mustard. Please raise your hand if you’re weird and could eat mustard off of a spoon. Or if you collect mustard. Or if you dip your pretzels in it. Or do something else wacky.
It’s my birthday and I can eat mustard off a spoon if I want to. Right?
I like to roast my brussels within an inch of their life. Lots of char and caramelization and lots of crispy bacon. Maybe so it masks the actual flavor, who knows. Tangy and salty with a little sweetness. And then! You can top the entire thing off with roasted pepitas if you wish.
Your Thanksgiving table thinks it sounds excellent.
Mustard Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Ingredients
- 1 pound brussels sprouts, stems removed and sliced in half
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- a handful of roasted pepitas for topping, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place the sliced brussels sprouts and diced bacon in a bowl.
- In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, mustards, honey, garlic, paprika and pepper. Pour it over the sprouts and bacon and toss well until they are all completely saturated. Spread the brussels on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing once or twice during cook time.
- Remove the sprouts and if desired, top them with roasted pepitas for more crunch.
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69 Comments on “Mustard Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon.”
Happy Birthday!! This sounds delicious!
thanks amanda!
WISHING YOU A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! And yes, go ahead and eat the mustard ;)
thank you liz!!
Happy Birthday!!!!
It’s my birthday today too, but I’m 56 and I have NEVER felt like a grown up! So you’re good, trust me ?. Maybe it’s a Scorpio thing?
i love that!! happy belated lisa!
Yum… I love sprouts…. also– Happy birthday! Woooo!
meeee too! thanks emma!
Hey girl Happy Birthday! I don’t feel my age either! I’m 39 . I feel like I’m still in my 20’s! ha
thanks shawnna!
Happy birthday! Now I want these for breakfast
thank you jodie!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I knew I loved you for a reason, you’re a Scorpio! Scorps are awesome! Have a fabulous day! P.S. This looks DELISH!
i am a scorpio to a T…. it’s horrible and i guess wonderful?! haha thank you jamie!!
um, hi great minds!! just made a roasted brussels dish for thanksgiving yesterday too, why are they THE BEST?! looove all the texture here, looks amazing.
happy bday! xo
thanks christine!
Hate when people say “oh, 33? you’re old. Nope. I’m definitely not.” Hoping the birthday celebrations last all week and there are many pieces of cake for breakfast!
thanks allison!
Happy Birthday!!
I’m 37 and my 39-year-old sister and I were just talking the other day about how we still don’t feel like adults. She has two kids she homeschools, a massive house and a husband and I have a house, a dog and a grown up job at an academic library and I still feel like I’m in my late teens. My BODY feels old (hello, crap knees and plantar fasciitis), but my mind? Nope. Still 18.
Anyway…these Brussels look awesome. Must try!
YES!! jana i totally relate. :)
Yum! This looks great! I’m eating brussels sprouts as I write this… =)
they are the best!
Happy Birthday! We share the same one. And to your comment, I hope you never feel your age! I’m 25 years older than you and I still think of myself as in my 20’s. I can’t wait to try this recipe! You’re such an inspiration for me. Thank you!
thanks julie!! happy birthday to you!
Happy Birthday!!! I hope you’ll get to celebrate with lots of sparkles, sprinkles, sweets, and surprises!
As for this recipe, Brussels sprouts and bacon together are one of my favorite combos! But I’ve never had it with mustard before. It’ll definitely be a twist to my usual
thank you andrea!
My hand is raised. MUSTARD (and bacon and crispy Brussels) FOREVER. Absolutely making these and hoarding them for myself.
Happy birthday, Jessica!
thanks ellen!
Happy birthday Jess! I hope you have a wonderful day :) These brussels are perfect and full of my favorite things! A restaurant near me makes these crispy mustard brussels that are to.die.for. I don’t know what their secret is! I’m def making these for a dinner side this week!
thank you so much molly!
Happy Happy Birthday Jess! And thank goodness you ate cake for breakfast – I was a little concerned when you said your birthday was today and I was seeing sprouts… not some trashed up nachos or cake or something! I hope you have a wonderful day celebrating!
P.S. Your brussels sprouts and bacon pizza is one of my all time favorite recipes!
thanks ellie! isn’t that pizza so, so good!? xoxo
Happy Birthday!! x
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thanks jessica!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
thank you so much stephanie!
Happy Birthday! I have a question about the recipe – can you omit the olive oil? Could the drippings from the bacon be enough?
thanks!! you probably can leave it out – i use it more to thin out the mustard and honey mixture so it can coat all the brussels!
ohh that makes sense. thanks!
Happy birthday!! Stay young at heart, the world is too serious these days! Hope your day is fab!
thank you rachel!
happy birthday! I never feel my age either and hopefully we never will! so long as I can still happily look at my lisa frank sticker book, I consider myself still quite young and young at heart.
YESSSSS. thanks meredith!
Happy Birthday! Just let me say that I’m old enough to be your mother (without going into specifics) and my brain still thinks I’m 25. Go for it.
thank you so much kathy!
Awww!
HaPpY bIRtHdAy!!!!
Wishing you:
Neon.
Sprinkles.
Lisa Frank.
Unicorns.
Coffee. (mmmm. coffee)
CHEESE!
Bacon.
& Love!
Have a great day :) Hope it is the happiest of happy!
P.S. I consider myself a mix of 7 & 87. I love Disney movies, jumping on the trampoline & Taylor Swift…but I also like baking, reading and writing poetry. You’re never too old to be young ;)
bahahaha thank you so much ceilidh! i am a mix also!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my all time favorite food blogger! You have no idea what an impact you’ve had on my life. Hope Max sang you happy birthday just like he was singing to himself on snapchat a few days ago! I have to admit, I was a little shocked to see a Brussels recipe on your birthday but so glad you had cake for breakfast. Hope you had a wonderful birthday!
thank you so, so much! :)
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Happy Birthday!
Roasted Brussels are amazing good :) I want to try this version as well :)
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I’m a day late, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I turned 31 last Monday and was thinking something similar. I keep wondering when I’ll feel my age, but I don’t think it happens because I have a 10 year old and 8 year old. Mostly I keep wondering the heck I was doing having a kid so young. lol. I can’t wait to try this recipe….it’s probably going to happen tonight.
thank you so much janelle! happy belated to you!
Happy Birthday! I saw the recipe calls for olive oil. When do you use the oil? This looks fabulous!
oops sorry lesley! stir it in with the mustard. :) thanks!
Happy Birthday – I turned 34 last month and feel exactly the same way as you – thinking that I was 2×17 stopped me in my tracks!!! I totally plan to glitter til I die! Maybe that’s where the saying “you’re only as old as you feel” comes from.
Anywho, hope your birthday was amazing and can’t wait to try the sprouts!
thank you shandra!!
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Just made this last night but in addition to Brussels sprouts I also roasted carrots, parsnips, peppers, green beans, zucchini and tomatoes (it was clean out the fridge night haha). Oh, and kielbasa. Amazing! I’m pinning it to my favorites board!
Can I prep and refrigerate the brussels sprouts themselves a day ahead?
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I made this over the weekend, and I had to resist the temptation to eat the entire thing in one sitting. So easy and yet so good. Will definitely make again.
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