They say everything tastes better with bacon — and these baked Parmesan sprouts with bacon deliver perfectly.
Brussels sprouts are coated in grated Parmesan, baked until golden and finished with crisp bacon. Simple, flavorful and ideal as a festive side dish.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these sprouts alongside a classic Christmas dinner or a hearty roast. They pair especially well with roast turkey, crispy potatoes and rich gravy — making them a bright, salty complement to heavier mains.
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This recipe is the final quick idea in a series of sprout side dishes and complements other recipes such as a three-cheese sprout gratin, honey-balsamic sprouts with almonds and a shaved sprout salad with honey mustard dressing.
Baked Parmesan Sprouts with Bacon
10 minutes
25 minutes
35 minutes
Ingredients
- 400 g (14 oz) sprouts
- 1 medium egg
- 1 tbsp cold water
- 75 g (3/4 cup) Parmesan cheese grated
- pinch salt and pepper
- 4 strips of fried or grilled bacon chopped into small pieces (smoked streaky bacon recommended)
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F (fan). Prepare a medium baking tray.
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Trim and peel any loose outer leaves from the sprouts and cut off the stalk ends. Halve the sprouts.
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Break the egg into a bowl and whisk together with the water.
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Put the grated Parmesan into a separate bowl.
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Dip each sprout half into the egg, then roll in the Parmesan until fully coated. Arrange the coated sprouts on the baking tray and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
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Try to keep the sprouts in a single layer; a slightly snug fit is fine.
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Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the Parmesan is golden and the sprouts are tender.
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Remove from the oven, scatter over the cooked bacon pieces and chopped parsley, then serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation only.
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