Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Aioli
These roasted Brussels sprouts are the perfect morsel for dipping. Topped with bacon and paired with a garlic aioli, they work as a side or an appetizer!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
For the Brussels sprouts
- 2 lb Brussels sprouts freshly rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ lb thick-cut bacon
For the aioli
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup grapeseed or other neutral flavor oil
Instructions
For the Brussels sprouts
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Trim the stem of each Brussels sprout and cut in half if larger than ½-inch diameter. Drizzle trimmed and cut sprouts with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and pour onto a baking sheet in an even layer. Roast in the preheated oven until tender-crisp, 12-15 minutes. A knife inserted will meet a little resistance. Remove from the oven.2 lb Brussels sprouts, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- While roasting, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer cooked bacon to a towel-lined pan. When all bacon is cooked, leave bacon grease in skillet and remove from heat if the Brussels have not finished roasting.½ lb thick-cut bacon
- Transfer half of the roasted Brussels sprouts to the hot skillet. Fry the sprouts until crispy and browned, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a towel-lined tray and continue frying the second batch of sprouts. If skillet seems dry, add 2 tablespoons of neutral oil. Finish frying sprouts and transfer to a serving plate.
For the aioli
- In a large measuring glass, combine the egg, mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic cloves.1 large egg, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper, 2 cloves garlic
- Using an immersion blender, food processor, or standard blender, blend the ingredients until combined.
- With blender running, slowly pour in oil until the consistency is thick and white, 1-2 minutes.1 cup grapeseed or other neutral flavor oil
- Taste for seasonings and set aside in refrigerator until ready to use.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 260kcal