Blackstone Brussel Sprouts with Bacon Recipe

Blackstone Bacon Brussel Sprouts Recipe is a crowd pleaser. If you have some picky eaters that won’t eat Brussel Sprouts try serving this dish with bacon. This vegetable is seasoned easily with salt and pepper and then sauteed in the bacon grease.

If you are making your dinner on the griddle, add some bacon and this vegetable for a crowd pleasing side dish. The cooking process is easy and won’t have you standing at the grill long. If you love side dishes with bacon, also try Blackstone Bacon Fried Corn Recipe, Blackstone Asparagus with Bacon, and Blackstone Green Beans with Bacon.

Why This Recipe Works

Cooking Brussel Sprouts on the griddle doesn’t take long. They are so tender and flavor packed while being perfectly crisp on the outside. If you are on the fence about trying brussel sprouts, this recipe will make you a fan.

This side dish has been a game changer for my family. I have always loved Brussel Sprouts but now my family will eat with them because of the delicious bacon flavor.

Ingredients

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Variations Ideas

• Add Cheese – Once the Brussel Sprouts are done, you can sprinkle with parmesan cheese or mozzarella cheese.
• Mix in Sauce – We recommending adding in Worcestershire sauce, honey, BBQ Sauce, or balsamic vinegar.
• Cook with Sausage – Adding in smoked sausage or pork with this recipe taste amazing. It gives it so much flavor. We like to serve over rice for a complete meal.
• Change the Seasoning – You can use garlic powder, onion powder or minced garlic if you prefer. Add seasoning salt or other types of seasoning.
• Oil – Use olive oil if you prefer not to cook the brussel sprouts in the bacon grease. Check out Best Oils for a Blackstone Grill.
• Drizzle with Syrup – Another favorite that we have recently discovered is drizzling maple syrup on top of cooked brussel sprouts. A balsamic glaze is also a delicious option.
• Foil Pack – You can also place the ingredients in a foil pack and cook on your gas grill. This is perfect side if you don’t have a Blackstone Griddle.

How to Make Brussel Sprouts with Bacon on Blackstone Griddle

Step 1 – Prepare Bacon – Cut the bacon into small pieces and trim the Brussel Sprouts by cutting the end off and then cut the Brussel Sprouts in half.

Step 2 – Prepare Griddle – Preheat the Blackstone Grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees F). Fry the bacon on the grill.

Step 3 – Toss Brussel Sprouts – Add the Brussel Sprouts to the grill and toss them to thoroughly coat them in the bacon grease. Then spread them out in a single layer.

Step 4 – Cover and cook – Cover the grill and cook the Brussel sprouts for 8-10 minutes flipping them halfway through the cook time until the Brussel spouts are the tenderness and brownness that you prefer.

Step 5 – Add Bacon back in – Toss the cooked bacon with the Brussel sprouts.

Step 6 – Serve and Enjoy – Then season with salt and black pepper. Remove them from the grill, serve immediately while warm and enjoy!

Expert Tips

• Brussel Sprouts Size – Use small to medium size Brussel Sprouts for this recipe. If you use large Brussel sprouts, they will need to cook longer on the grill.
• Cooking – Make sure you allow the vegetable to cook long enough. If not, they will tough to eat.
• Blackstone Tools – Make sure to use the Blackstone Tools to properly cook and not to ruin your griddle top.
• Cast Iron Skillet – If you prefer you can cook these Brussel Sprouts on the stovetop for a delicious side dish. Cooking the Brussel Sprouts in the griddle gives them the same texture and flavor as if you cook on the griddle.

What to Serve with Brussel Sprouts

When we making these roasted brussels sprouts on the Blackstone, it usually means we are preparing our meal on there as well. Because of the large surface on the griddle it allows us to cook multiple things. Here are some of our favorites:

• Best Blackstone Chicken Breast Recipe
• Blackstone Sirloin Steak Recipe
• Easy Blackstone Salmon Recipe