These Brussels sprouts grilled with bacon and blue cheese are a surprise star for any meal. Tender, golden sprouts paired with crispy turkey bacon and rich blue cheese for a savory, satisfying and unexpectedly kid-approved side dish. This is a vegetarian dish and it has attracted people’s attention!
Why families love these grilled Brussels sprouts and bacon and blue cheese
Even Brussels sprout skeptics find themselves back for a few seconds (three-thirds!). This recipe turns an unremarkable vegetarian meal into a bold, delicious experience that the entire family can enjoy.
- ✅The big flavor of only a few ingredients
- ✅ Delicious, tacky, just a little indulgent
- ✅Perfect texture – fragile edges and gentle center
- ✅Easy to prepare, fully prepared oven
- ✅Holiday and weekend dinner crowds are delightful
Child-friendly tips
- Have the kids throw buds with oil and seasoning
- Offers blue cheese crashing on the sides to give a sensitive texture
- Serve with toothpicks for a fun bite-sized snack feel
- Use goat cheese or cheddar cheddar cheddar cheese to taste more mild
How to make grilled Brussels sprouts with bacon and blue cheese
Professional Tips:
- Preparation Tips: Cut out the bean sprouts evenly for cooking.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or fryer to re-ind.
- Service Day:Prepare and reheat before serving. The best warmth.
Cook:
- Grilled chicken thighs or barbecue restaurant chicken
- Garlic mashed potatoes
- Apple Walnut Salad
- Whole-cereal dinner rolls
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Grilled Brussels sprouts with bacon and blue cheese
Tender, golden brown sprouts paired with crispy turkey bacon and rich blue cheese for a savory, satisfying and unexpected kid-approved side dish!
Serve: 3
- 2 pound Fresh Brussels sprouts
- 2-3 Spoon olive oil
- 1 TSP Kosher salt
- 1/2 TSP Fresh black pepper
- 1/2 cup Turkish bacon Cooked and diced
- 1/3 cup Blue cheese crumble Or a milder option for feta cheese
- 1/4 cup Blue cheese seasoning Optional for rain
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Wash and trim the Brussels sprouts. Cut them in half or quarters to keep the pieces at the same size for cooking.
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Place the bean sprouts in a large bowl or zippered bag. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss and apply evenly.
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Spread the buds onto a parchment or silicone-lined baking tray. Leave the cut sides down to make the edges brittle.
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Bake at 425 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and tender, stirring once.
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While the buds are baked, cook and cut into bacon.
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Place the roasted sprouts in a bowl with diced bacon and crumbled blue cheese.
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Drizzle with blue cheese seasoning or Greek yogurt for extra cream. enjoy!
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A healthier turning point for a family:
- Use avocado oil for healthy fat boost
- Swap blue cheese sauce with regular Greek yogurt
- Try baking with garlic powder or smoked paprika to give it extra flavor without adding salt
- Choose nitrate-free, unfixed turkey bacon
- Roast extra sprouts for leftovers or preparation
