Gather ‘round, my culinary comrades! Get ready to embark on a taste explosion with a recipe that’s as glorious as a cat wearing a party hat! Today, we’re jazzing up your dinner table with some Roasted Brussels Sprouts, and I promise these little green wonders are about to become your new best friends. With a bit of maple sweetness, some crispy bacon, and a sprinkle of cranberries, we’ve got ourselves a feast fit for royalty (or at least your hungry family). Let’s get cooking!

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Maple, Bacon and Cranberries

First things first—let’s check out the glorious masterpiece we’re about to create. Just look at these roasted beauties! Trust me, your taste buds are going to throw a mini celebration!

Ingredients

• 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 4 slices of bacon, diced (the smokier, the better!)
• 1/4 cup maple syrup (liquid gold, folks!)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries (for a hint of tartness)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (the healthy kind)
• Salt and pepper to taste (your trusty spice sidekicks)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This is the magic temperature that turns our Brussels sprouts into crispy, caramelized delights.
2. In a large bowl, toss the halved Brussels sprouts and diced bacon with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Get in there and give it a good mix—it’s more fun when your hands get involved!
3. Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Make sure those cut sides are facing down for maximum roastiness!
4. Pop that glorious tray in the oven and roast for about 20-25 minutes, or until they’re beautifully browned and those bacon bits are crisper than a dad joke.
5. Remove from the oven and drizzle the maple syrup over the sprouts and bacon. Give it a good toss, sprinkle in the dried cranberries, and roast for another 5 minutes. This is where the magic happens, friends!
6. Once finished, take those bad boys out, let them cool for a hot minute (if you can wait), and serve them up! Make sure to ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh’ while enjoying every bite.

And there you have it! A dish that’ll make your taste buds boogie and your guests beg for a second helping. So, roll up your sleeves and let’s make some Brussels sprouts the talk of the dinner table!