This side dish of Brussels sprouts with bacon will win over everyone at the table.

(Yes, even the ones who are shy around sprouts.)

Brussels sprouts with bacon is an excellent side for the sprout skeptical.

Southern Living Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots

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Brussels sprouts, despite their historical origins, dont have to be sad.

Learn how to make Brussels sprouts with bacon, and try it at your next dinner.

Itll pair well with starchy sides, too, such asmashed potatoesormac and cheese, without overpowering them.

Southern Living Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots ingredients

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Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels; reserve drippings in skillet.

Add garlic, and cook, stirring often, 1 minute.

Add vinegar, and cook until thick and syrupy, about 2 minutes.

Southern Living Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots bacon draining on paper towels

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Remove from heat, and pour into a small microwavable bowl.

Crumble bacon, and stir into shallot mixture.

Cool to room temperature, cover, and chill until ready to use, up to 1 day ahead.

Southern Living Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots cooking the shallots and garlic

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Roast Brussels sprouts:

Preheat oven to 400F.

Toss Brussels sprouts with canola oil, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper.

Transfer to 2 aluminum foil-lined rimmed baking sheets.

Southern Living Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots vinegar added to skillet

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Roast Brussels sprouts in preheated oven until golden and tender, about 25 minutes, stirring halfway through baking.

Set aside for up to 1 hour.

Toss roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon-shallot mixture, and transfer to a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.

Southern Living Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots bacon-shallot mixture in a microwaveable bowl

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Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

This is usually because you are not roasting them at a high enough temperature.

This recipe calls for two cooking cycles at 400F, which will get the job done.

Southern LIving Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots tossed with oil, salt and pepper

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Southern Living Brussels Sprouts on baking sheets before roasting

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Southern Living Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots after roasting

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Southern Living Brussels Sprouts breadcrumb mixture

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Southern Living Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots sprouts and bacon mixture combined

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Southern Living Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots sprinkling the top with breadcrumbs

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Southern Living Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots on a platter to serve

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