Add to that the crumbled bacon, cheese and rosemary, and youвЂ™ve got yourself a side dish thatвЂ™ll steal the show. Not only does this ensure that your veggies will be perfectly tender by the time theyвЂ™re cooked in the gratin and come out of the oven, but roasting them gives amazing flavor that takes everything up a notch. Halve the Brussels sprouts, then toss them with olive oil and spread them out on a baking tray. The key here is roasting your sprouts ahead of time. Here, we took some lightly roasted brussels (gotta get a little color on them) and then made a creamy, cheesy, flavorful gratin to showcase them and make everyone fall in love with themвЂ¦you need to try this! In the same pan, saute Brussels sprouts and onion in reserved drippings until crisp-tender. Serve immediately or within a few hours of tossing. Toss the brussels sprouts, almonds, bacon, cheese, and dressing together. Pulse the almonds in a food processor until finely chopped. Remove to paper towels drain, reserving 1 tablespoon. Toss the shreds and loosen them with your fingers to they separate and fluff a little bit. Let sprouts cool 10 minutes before serving with dipping sauce. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together mustard, maple syrup, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. We typically chalk up peopleвЂ™s distaste for the green veggie to not knowing just how delicious it can be вЂ“ roasting is basically the only way to go вЂ“ and therefore not realizing how great it is, and we try to do our parts to show everyone what a great ingredient it is. Directions In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss brussels sprouts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss the sprouts with all the other ingredients in a bowl and season with a pinch of salt and a good grinding of black pepper. Bake, flipping halfway through, until bacon is crisp and sprouts are browning in places, about 45 minutes. Brussels Sprouts are one of our favorite veggies, in spite of the fact that they donвЂ™t have the best reputation.

Bacon brussel sprout recipe