Recipes Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes 5 Brussels Sprouts Recipes With Bacon—Because Bacon Makes Everything Better It's one of our favorite combinations. By Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Editorial Guidelines Published on June 26, 2024 Close Photo: Ryan Liebe As these Brussels sprouts and bacon recipes prove, the match is an inspired combination. Whoever first came up with this pairing, we’d like to thank you. We all know that bacon makes everything better, but some foods pair better with the salty, crispy meat than others, and the humble Brussels sprout is certainly one of the best. In this recipe collection, you'll find side dishes, finger food, and pasta—and dishes that cook on the stovetop and others that roast in the oven. Look out for recipes that add fruit to the mix, too; a great way to take this stellar pairing even higher. How to Cut Brussels Sprouts the Right Way 01 of 05 Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts Bryan Gardner Anytime there’s a bacon-wrapped appetizer, it goes fast; these finger food favorites are no exception. Serve them alongside Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes and Devils on Horseback (dates stuffed with blue cheese and wrapped in bacon) for a super-duper selection of bacon apps. View Recipe 02 of 05 Spaghetti With Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Yunhee Kim Your favorite side dish—caramelized Brussels with bacon—becomes a main course, and boy, is it good! View Recipe 03 of 05 Brussels Sprouts With Oranges and Bacon Bryan Gardner A colorful and addictive side dish that’s good for a weeknight dinner but also fancy enough for a special meal. View Recipe 04 of 05 Brown-Sugar-and-Bacon-Glazed Brussels Sprouts Paola + Murray We’ve made this stovetop Brussels sprouts and bacon side dish for Thanksgiving, but it's delicious anytime. And, it’s made in just one pan. View Recipe 05 of 05 Brussels Sprouts With Bacon and Apple David Loftus Everything cooks in the oven for this side dish. First, the bacon (oven bacon is our favorite), then the Brussels and apple. A splash of red wine vinegar brings it all together for serving. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit