I was introduced to Brussels sprouts just recently. Since my husband did not like Brussels sprout I avoided buying them until I read many articles about the health benefit of this little cabbages look alike vegetable.
My husband had a “trauma” with Brussels sprouts because his mom forced him to eat them when he was little and he told me that he would hide the sprouts in his pockets when she was not looking…so just the words “Brussels sprout” will bring him chills…well, I came to the picture and insisted that he should give the sprouts another chance…and try it out again. But before serving the Brussels sprouts I even made him promise that if he did not like them I would not insist and that I would be very upset if I end up finding Brussels sprouts when doing laundry.
To make the long story short…he agreed to try and for my and his surprise, he liked it!!!! I started with this very simple and easy recipe since I did not want to spend too much effort and time until I find out what would be his response to it. Since then, I have made many different dishes by incorporating Brussels sprouts, but let’s start from this one…
Ingredients:
1 – 1 ½ lb Brussels sprouts washed and cut in half
1 small onion thinly sliced
2 – 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoon of thinly cut toasted bacon
Method:
In a bowl add the Brussels sprouts, onion, garlic, olive oil salt and pepper. Toss gently and spread in a oven safe tray.
Bake the Brussels sprouts for 35 minutes at 375 degrees.
Toss the bacon bits and bake for another 5 minutes.
Remove from the oven and serve.
If you dislike Brussels sprout you may want to give this simple recipe a try.
You might want to check out this others side dish like Asian cucumber salad or sauteé spinach with or without bacon.
Did you know that Brussels sprout when overcook releases a sulphurous odor (rotten egg)? One of the reason that many people dislike Brussels sprouts. Nevertheless they are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C and high in dietary fiber.
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I can totally sympathize with Stan! I had the same trauma with flat beans. Now, I am not crazy about them but I eat them and enjoy them quite a bit! On the other hand, Brussels sprouts are very appealing to me and I love eating them. This is a great recipe because you added bacon which gave them a very tasty and out of the ordinary twist! Have a great week Juliana!
I didn’t like Brussels sprouts when I was a kid either, but now I can’t seem to get enough of them! I wish I had some for dinner tonight.
The only way to enjoy brussels sprouts is to roast the heck out of them. Adding bacon doesn’t hurt, either! I could eat trayfuls of these when they’re prepared nicely as yours =)
Your roasted brussels sprouts look gorgeous! I love brussel sprouts, but since my girls don’t like it I only cook it at home once in a blue moon. But thanks for sharing this recipe. This will surely come in handy one of these days.
Good for your husband for giving them a try. My issue was always asparagus as a kid, yucky canned ones. Now I love fresh asparagus roasted. Your Brussels Sprouts look delicious, I could eat them any which way! Have a great week Juliana!
My kids when they were little wouldn’t eat brussels sprouts. Now they’re grown ups, they still wouldn’t them (sigh). I will use your recipe with bacon, that will probably change their mind. I hope you’re having a wonderful week, Juliana!
My nanna used to boil them, yuck! I have yet to try them roasted, but they look pretty nice
Roasted brussels sprouts with bacon and garlic, I could definitely eat my veggies. Looks and sounds delicious!
This is my favorite way to eat brussel sprouts. Sometimes I drizzle a little balsamic vinegar over them.
Mimi
Roasted is my favorite way to eat brussels sprouts!
We do Brussels sprouts like this mostly, but never with the bacon – an oversight I am going to correct this evening
healthy and easy to prepare! I love this recipe…
I love brussels sprout,thanks for sharing this great recipe..
My husband doesn’t like brussel sprouts either so maybe I could get him to like them with this recipe!
I suffered the same childhood trauma at my mother’s hands lol. But Back then everything was boiled. the improved cooking methods help a lot. Bacon helps too
Have a great week Juliana.
Hi Juliana, I love the Brussels Sprouts cooked any way–your roasted version with bacon would certainly be delicious. My husband really dislikes them—it will be hard to convince him to try. But–you succeeded, so maybe I will too!
I think Brussels sprouts have gotten a bad reputations from the way our parents used to make them. Roasted is my favorite way to eat them too and these look delicious. I love them!
I’m a fan of brussels sprouts too and I these look delicious! Roasting is my favorite way to go.
Hope your week is off to a wonderful start!
I never cared for brussel sprouts too much.. but these look absolutely amazing. I might have to change my mind about them
I wasn’t forced to eat them but I didn’t love them until I realised that they were more bitter the older they were. Also I tried deep fried ones and they were delicious. I’d imagine that these roasted one would be similarly good!
I’m going to try this…I recently tried brussel sprouts in a casserole and found I like them!
Great that your husband likes brussel sprouts now! My hubby enjoys them a lot! He is the one who always ask me to buy more. I tried roasting them before and steaming is also good. Today, I tried stir-frying shreds of brussel sprouts and it was good too.
This looks very yummy n delicious..loved it…..awesome recipes vth nice pics…happy 2 visit here..see u in my space when u find time…….
Maha
Love, love brussel sprouts. I know its a love em or hate em vegetable but, I love them.
We grow brussel sprouts in our garden each fall. They are easy to grow.
Bacon n your roasted brussel sprouts recipe really makes your dish rock. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Velva
Roasted brussels sprouts are a different animal than boiled or steamed brussels sprouts! I love the way you prepared them here, I could eat a whole bowl, just to myself;-) It’s so cold tonight, they would be perfect!
I love that story. Whenever I used to talk to high school classes about food writing, I’d always tell them that just because they hated a particular food, they might not hate it forever. After all, our tastes in clothing, hairstyles, music, books and so many other things change as we get older, so why not our tastes in food, right?
hehehe.. Never really knew how to cook brussel sprouts but I might give it a try with this recipe!! Can’t go wrong with bacon!
I love these baby “cabbages” – and love when they have just a tinge of crispness. We love them here – so I will make these – no problem. But your husband’s problem reminds me of my many decades with problems with broccoli – until I discovered he doesn’t have to be mushy!
I’m one of the unusual people in the world who always loved brussel sprouts. But I think roasting them like you’ve done makes them so much nicer than just boiling them in a saucepan. I’m sure the garlic and the bacon really bring out their flavour – great recipe!
Brussel sprouts!! I don’t get how anyone could not like them (alright, aside from your hubby’s case where he was forced too often, I can understand the trauma)
It is so rare over here, and I just love the crunchy taste of these little brussel sprouts. I have always loved the steamed and braised version, but this roasted version of yours do sound intriguing as well!:p
I haven’t had brussels sprouts in a very long time. I guess I can say that I didn’t care for them either the last time I ate them, but seeing your pictures I may have to give them a chance again. Your brussels sprouts look very tasty.
Brussels sprouts can be a hit or a miss depending how they are cooked. Roasting them like what you did is definitely a HIT!
I was also introduced to brussels sprouts a while back and I was a bit afraid that I wouldn’t like them. I tried them with pancetta and they were delicious, roasting them sounds like a great idea
So healthy and looks awesome! Never tried veggies this way…
Love brussels sprouts, and roasting is definitely the best way to enjoy this healthy vegetable.
Ha ha nice story behind Brussels sprouts;). The recipe is really simple and nice. Definitely in my “to do” list.
I eat many foods that I don’t love, brussel sprouts is one of them. I guess roasting makes it enjoyable which makes me to eat even if I don’t like. Like your stepwise pictures.
I adore brussels sprouts, I usually add some balsamic vinegar for slight tanginess too. yours look fab!
Hi Juliana,
I love Brussels sprouts and these ones are looking so appetising with the bacon. I did a similar recipe last Christmas and i’m thinking that its a shame that we don’t eat them more often…
Cheers,
Lia.
I love the hide-in-the-pocket idea! I fed things I didn’t like to the dog.
My mother used to force my sister to sit at the table until she finished her peas. I determined from the start I would never do that to my kids. They had to taste…but if they didn’t like it, they didn’t have to eat it.
We all love brussel sprouts, Juliana, and roasting them caramelizes and brings out the best flavors!
I havent met a child who likes or enjoys brussel sprouts. Its a grown up food. our taste buds tend to change while growing up. It was horrible to eat that as child but mum always said how healthy it is. well I am glad nowadays that she cooked healthy for us and I am thin and trim now. anyway.. I think so I have to have some brussel sprouts your way soon enough!
i LOVE brussels. my favorite way is to roast them with evoo or steam them and top on my salads. i like them simple too.
oh my, i had a traumatic experience with food too. my twin and i were picky eaters and we used to hide the food in our mouths. we would take so long to eat that my parents would be long done from the dinner table. then we would throw away the food in our bedroom garbage. after some time we developed gross bugs flying out of our garbage, so my parents found out!!! hahaha. then later on, we used to just give the food to our dog who sat under our feet in the kitchen table. hahahaha i am laughing as i recollect these fond memories! 
have a great week juliana!
Juliana, you’re a great therapist via foods : )! By the way, your stem of Brussels sprouts looks awesome.
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I could pretty much eat nothing but roasted Brussels sprouts until the end of days. I absolutely LOVE them, no bacon necessary! Ah, now your photos are making me so hungry..!
It’s funny how many people have a Brussells Sprouts aversion and yet, once we roast them and give them a little oomph, most people can be converted. I have had this happen too, many times. Your preparation looks divine and so full of beautiful flavors.
Such a terrific side dish, the addition of bacon is perfect!
I haven’t tried brussel sprouts since I was 12. So, in retrospect, I dislike them, so I will definitely give this recipe a try. They’re so yummy looking and cute – I want to like them!
love Brussels made this way
your poor hubby 
in pockets he he
I never think about making brussel sprouts – but this looks delicious!
I’ve never tried them!
I love brussels sprouts but the ones we have here are not so tightly packed, still delicious anyway:) The way you roast yours looks really delicious especially with the bacon bits!
So many people hate Brussels sprouts! I also used to hate them when the only way I tasted them was overcooked and mushy… This recipe looks totally opposite and fantastic. I am not surprised you have changed your husband’s mind!
Cooked right, Brussels sprouts are fabulous….and yours are cooked perfectly!
Luckily your husband turned out liking it as brussels sprout is good for us.
What a story, Juliana. Your husband was such a trooper giving them another try. I do wish our stores would sell them on the stem. They look so cool. I’ve seen them roasted that way stem and all! I actually grew them a while back. They take a long time to grow but they look so unusual while growing. I just may have to give it a go again.
Your presentation is mouth watering…
I’ve tried sprouts all kinds of ways and I must admit, roasting is the best way. Of course the bacon is always a welcome addition. Sometimes when I just want a healthy snack I roast them up with olive oil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar just before they are done and I’m good to go!
Thank you so much for sharing…
I have always loved Brussels sprouts but my husband didn’t like them. When he tasted roasted sprouts, he was a convert.
Dear Juliana, I so enjoyed reading about your husband and the brussels sprouts! I do not cook brussels sprouts very often though but after reading all those healthy benefits…I’ll have to cook some of these babies this weekend
Love the addition of bacon.
Thanks for the reminder
Hugs
I have to give Brussels sprouts another chance. I made them once years ago and my family didn’t like them .
Hi Juliana, I only tasted brussels sprouts once but not really like the taste.
But your baked version looks good.
Have a nice weekend.
I think, like you said, many people cook them wrong and they just don’t taste as good as they should. Done right, they’re quite delicious! Add bacon and I’m definitely there. Yours look perfect.
Like your husband, I am a recovering Brussels sprouts hater. I think roasting them is the key to making them taste good. That bacon sure doesn’t hurt either!!
Juliana, I love brussel sprouts! I am also a recent convert. Glad your hubby liked them. Anything with bacon should be good
Have a great weekend!!!
I tried brussels sprouts for the first time a couple of years ago- I thought they’d be horrible, after hearing many horror stories about them, but to my surprise, they weren’t all that bad!! haha….I think it really depends on how you cook them (my mum cooks them with plenty of garlic and butter!)- and I bet this version is really delicious!
Yes, unfortunately, our parents who meant well, managed somehow to instill bad memories on certain foods. My worst was…liver!
My Hubby as well didn’t welcome these brussel sprouts. Now however, he finds them acceptable since I roast them with a blend of balsamic and Parmesan. I shall certainly have to give your version a try…and maybe, we’ll be eating them more often ;o)
Have a great weekend Juliana.
Ciao for now,
Claudia
I used to not like Brussels sprouts either when I was growing up, but now I love them, especially roasted. I love your addition of bacon. I’ll have to try that!
Have a great weekend!
A terrific combo! I am a big fan of Brussel sprout. They taste so good and are really versatile.
Cheers,
Rosa
We never had Brussels Sprouts as a kid because my mom didn’t like them. As an adult I tried them just about 2 years ago and I adore them. I love roasted them just like this. I’ve tried other ways to prepare them, but something like this is my favorite.
all you had to do was mention bacon and i knew this was a winner!
I always love Brussels sprouts and I didn’t know why my husband didn’t like it. I have one Brussels sprout recipe that includes bacon and like your husband, he LOVES it. Not just “like it”, he LOVES it. Isn’t it strange? We must thank bacon. =D I’ll try your recipe next time, it looks wonderful!!
Brussels sprouts has a bad image, but that is easily reversible just by roasting! It’s so delicious, prepared this way
Hope you are having a great weekend
love the combination with bacon !!Cheers de paris !Pierre
Definetely a recipe for success. What’s not to like? The sweetness of the sprout, the richiness of the garlic, onions and bacon…Well done you, indeed!
I LOVE Brussel sprouts!! They look awesome!! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
I love Brussel Sprouts and this is how I did it too
I love Brussels sprouts a lot! I also love bacon with my sprouts! Roasting the sprouts gives the dish a lot of more flavour!
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