Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Blue Cheese

By ettl0006

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half
• 3 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (with 1/2 tablespoon reserved)
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste (I like to be generous with the pepper)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar (with 1/2 tablespoon reserved)
• 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (more if you're a bacon lover)
• 2-3 ounces mild blue cheese, crumbled

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In large pan, toss the brussels sprouts with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread the sprouts out in the pan in a single layer and roast for 25 or so minutes or until nice and caramelized. Be sure to rotate the pan and toss the sprouts around a bit during the cooking process so they are evenly browned.

During the last few minutes of cooking add the tablespoon of balsamic and toss well. Then return sprouts to the oven for another 3-4 minutes.

Remove sprouts to a large bowl and toss again with the reserved 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 tablespoon balsamic, bacon and blue cheese. Top with additional blue cheese and another sprinkle of black pepper just before serving.