Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Blue Cheese and Bacon Bites
Delicious roasted Brussels sprouts topped with blue cheese and crispy bacon, perfect for a savory appetizer.
Equipment
- Oven Preheat to 400°F (200°C)
- Baking sheet Line with parchment paper
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 0.5 tablespoon Avocado oil
- 0.33 cup Blue cheese crumbles
- 2 slices Beef bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the halved Brussels sprouts with avocado oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange them cut side down on the baking sheet and roast for 12-15 minutes.
- Prepare the blue cheese and bacon while the Brussels sprouts are roasting.
- Remove the Brussels sprouts from the oven and turn them over so the cut side is facing up.
- Sprinkle about 1/2-1 teaspoon of blue cheese crumbles on top of each Brussels sprout.
- Place a piece of beef bacon on the blue cheese on each Brussels sprout and secure with a toothpick.
- Sprinkle a bit of pepper on top.
- Put the Brussels sprouts back in the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy.
- Let the stuffed Brussels sprouts cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and add some chopped nuts for crunch.