Once you make these, you’ll never make Brussels Sprouts any other way again. Crispy bacon, caramelized shallots, and a glaze of honey mustard and maple syrup make these the Best Brussels Sprouts Ever… guaranteed.
Yes, there are Brussels Sprouts under all that.
So, what makes these the best Brussels sprouts ever?
These are far from your boring, typical Brussels Sprouts.
Let me use a few key words to explain a little bit about these ‘sprouts:
- bacon
- shallots
- honey mustard
- maple syrup
There is no shortage of flavor in this recipe, rest assured. But it’s also really easy to put together. Like, super easy! It’s easy enough to make for a quick weeknight side dish, but also delicious and fancy enough to make for a special occasion.
I make these a lot when we serve steak, and I also made them on Thanksgiving this year. This dish is a crowd-pleaser, even for the pickiest of eaters who swears “he doesn’t like Brussels Sprouts.” (I’m looking at you, Emilio).
What you’ll need to make this dish
The ingredient list is so short! Aside from the obvious, Brussels Sprouts, you will need a few other things, most of which can be kept on hand.
- center cut bacon (I typically use this one from Oscar Mayer, but I used a different brand this time)
- shallots
- kosher salt
- honey mustard (this is the brand I like to use here; sold in most stores with the other mustards)
- maple syrup
- I do not suggest using sugar-free syrup for this recipe, especially if you are serving it to a crowd. The stats for this recipe are low enough with using the real thing, just use it and enjoy it!
How to make this recipe
First, grab a nice-sized frying pan.
Start off with chopping up some center cut bacon. If you’ve never cooked with center cut bacon, it’s the same as a regular bacon, except it’s got some of the fattier ends cut off, making it a bit leaner.. Therefore, it’s more calorie-friendly, but it has the exact same taste and properties as regular bacon.
Chop the bacon up and get it cooking in the frying pan over medium heat. You’ll need to cook the bacon for about 10 minutes, until it gets super crispy and all of the fat is rendered off. It should look like this.
Remove the bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon, and place it aside. Leave all of the bacon grease in the pan.
Next, half your Brussels sprouts and slice your shallots, and add them to the pan with the kosher salt. Toss everything together and cook for about five minutes, or until the shallots begin to appear caramelized, and the sprouts start to get crispy on the cut side. This should take around five minutes.
While the vegetables are cooking, it’s time to make the glaze. Simply combine the honey mustard and maple syrup in a small bowl.
After the vegetables have cooked for five minutes, place the sprouts cut side down, and add 1/2 cup of water to the pan and cover it with the lid. Let the sprouts steam and cook until the liquid is completely evaporated. Remove the lid, and repeat this process. After the second time, the sprouts should be tender, yet golden and crispy on the cut side.
At this point, you’re all done! Simply plate the sprouts, then top with the delicious glaze and crispy bacon.

The Best Brussels Sprouts Ever
Equipment
- frying pan
Ingredients
- 3 cups brussels sprouts, a 12 ounce bag is perfect
- 2 shallots
- 4 slices center cut bacon
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- fresh cracked pepper
- 2 tbsp honey mustard
- 1.5 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Chop the bacon, slice the shallots, and half the Brussels Sprouts.
- Add the bacon to a frying pan and put the heat on medium.
- Cook the bacon for 10 minutes or until it is crispy, and the fat has rendered off.
- Remove the bacon from the pan using a slotted spoon; leave the grease in the pan.
- Add the shallots and Brussels sprouts to the pan with the bacon grease. Add the kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper.
- Cook for 5 minutes, or until the shallots begin to caramelize.
- Place the sprouts cut side down in the pan.
- Add 1/2 cup of water to the pan and place the lid on the pan.
- Let the Brussels sprouts steam until the water is evaporated.
- Repeat the steaming process with another 1/2 cup water.
- The sprouts should be tender, but golden and crispy on the cut side at this point.
- Combine the honey mustard and the maple syrup together in a small bowl.
- Plate the sprouts, top with the glaze, and sprinkle the cooked bacon bits on top.
Weight Watchers
Notes
- 2 WW points (all plans)
Delicious!! I have made this recipe several times. Rave reviews each and every time!
I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit!
It has become a staple vegetable for us!
Also the honey mustard and maple syrup glaze is great on chicken!
Ahhhmazing!!! So easy and delicious!
Sprouts on another level. Very good! Perfect for side dish or good enough for guests. Keeper!
The honey mustard is what really takes this over the top! Incredibly flavorful and the best way to eat Brussels!
It’s the only way I make my Brussel Sprouts anymore!
Best recipe ever!!
Easy and delicious. I made them for Thanksgiving and they were a hit but they are easy enough to make on a regular day. Don’t wait for Thanksgiving!
These are amazing. My new favorite way to eat Brussel Sprouts
Love love love this!!!! I’ve made this are real times even as a side dish for Christmas. Thank you so much Steph. Amazing as always 💜
This is soooo good! If my family see Brussels sprouts ready to be cooked they remind me to use this recipe! Bacon and mustard, yum!
The name explains it all! Made this for Thanksgiving and my family loved it!
I made this for Thanksgiving and it was so good.
Only way I make Brussels sprouts now!! The absolute best!
These are amazing! Perfect for holiday side dish and every day meals as well!
One of my favorite ways to prepare brussel sprouts!
This is AMAZINGLY delicious.
One of my favorite dishes that Stephanie makes!
I made them today and very were delicious! I will definitely make them again using your recipe.
Hands down best Brussels sprouts you will EVER eat!!!! These are an amazing side to any dinner but an even better dinner party side when you really want to impress your friends!!
I just made these as a side dish for my dads birthday. They were amazing. I will definitely make them again. Thank you Steph. 😊
Tried this last week- was so tasty! Will def become a regular in my veg rotation!
This was so easy to make, turned out perfectly and love the sauce…such a great tangy taste! Made tonight with steak and it felt like such a cheat meal for such low points.
These were a HUGE hit in my home! Adult and kids loved them!!
I love brussel sprouts… and now my FAMILY loves them with me 🙂
Thank you Steph for this awesome recipe!!!
These were the BEST Brussel sprouts I’ve ever eaten!! I wanted to eat the whole pan! 😋 Thank you for sharing this recipe!
I like brussels sprouts… but I don’t LOVE them. But, I LOVE these! Even with the substitutions I had to make. For one, I didn’t have shallots, so I used about 1/2 a red onion and 2 cloves of garlic as a substitute. Also, I haven’t been able to find a pre-packaged honey mustard I like, so I make my own. I do 10g Hellman’s light mayo, 5g dijon mustard, 5g yellow mustard, and 5g clover honey. So, I just made 2 tbsp of this for this recipe. So good! I only needed to steam 1x compared to her 2x, just make sure you’re testing them. The sauce with the bacon is what makes it! I just had these for lunch and I can’t wait to eat these again for dinner!
Trying to get the husband to like Brussels sprouts. Thinking the bacon will help but he also won’t touch mustard. Any ideas if the honey mustard could be substituted? Just honey? Maybe honey and a little hot sauce?
Simply delicious! Highly recommend! I am so picky with vegetables, so it is awesome to have something you could eat every day! 🙂
These were so delicious without the glaze, but the flavor with it is amazing! Great recipe 🙂
These are delicious! So easy and a favorite here!
They were delicious! I will never eat Brussel sprouts any other way again!
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I’ve made this recipe at least three times. My husband requests it now. Its delicious!
Yummy! I LOVE Brussels sprouts and could eat them every day & this recipe is my new favorite!
ABSOLUTELY LOVE!!! I’ve made these several times now and they are the only way I will ever make brussels sprouts from now on! I’ve made them for guests and they have loved them too. Soooo good and easy!
Made these tonight! So flavorful and I love that it’s a one pan dish. Served with your Chicken Marsala recipe. Dinner was delicious!
This dish is the best!! I’ve made it 3 times already. So much yummy flavor!
These are the best Brussel sprouts ever! The mustard & maple syrup glaze is so freakin good.
I made this last night and they were the best brussels sprouts I’ve ever had! And they came together way faster than I thought they would! It was 20 minutes from pan to plate.
the best Brussel sprouts I have ever made
Made this for Easter and the Brussels sprouts are amazing!!!! Literally so excited to eat the leftovers!! Will definitely be making them again soon!
Ahhhmazing! I also air fried a sweet potato and tossed that in at the end. The recipe is a definite winner!
My husband who is totally meat and potatoes kind of guy will not SHUT UP about this recipe. LOL. He is making all kinds of annoying noises as he eats which makes me happy. He said in his own words “this is better than green beans, corn , broccoli and should be a staple in this house”. I kinda wanna tell him to shut up but I’m happy he’s eating veggies. Haha. I love it too! Thank you, Steph!!
She wasn’t kidding when she said best Brussels sprouts ever! We all loved them 🙂 definitely making these again!! ❤️
These truly are “The Best Brussels Sprouts Ever”!
My family devoured them!
These Brussels are good enough to serve company. I’m not a fan of maple syrup (other than on my pancakes) but the mustard and maple syrup are a winning combo. This is a delicious side!
These truly are “The Best Brussels Sprouts Ever”!
I have made them several times and my family devours them.
Absolutely amazing!
The BEST EVER Brussels sprouts! So delicious! Will be adding this into my go-to side dishes!
Outstanding!!! A huge hit with everyone!!! The best Brussel sprout recipe I have ever used!!!
Literally the BEST brussel sprout recipe!
Delicious!!! My daughter and I could not stop eating these!! Will definitely be making again.
We loved this recipe! The glaze takes it over the top!
The best!!!! My husband, who is hard to please, loved them too!
I could EASILY eat this entire dish!!!!
I am in LOVE!
Can you make the day before?
So delicious. Paired with steaks and baked potatoes. Easy but looks so fancy. Thanks Steph.
This is delicious! It’s always a big hit with my family!
I had never cooked Brussel sprouts until this recipe. I now want them all the time. I took this recipe to Thanksgiving 2020, was asked to bring it to Christmas 2020, and now again to Thanksgiving 2021.
Getting ready to make this again for second time, I am sure everyone will love it and so easy to make !
Best Brussels ever! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe!
I made this for Christmas and everyone loved it; even my 3 year old granddaughter! I made everything ahead but didn’t put the glaze on until just before serving and popped it all in the microwave to warm.
Delicious! However, I don’t think the bacon fat is being tracked. When I switch it to four slices uncooked center-cut bacon the total is 5 points per serving. I think next time I will wipe out the pan and use pan spray to finish them to keep to the two points per serving.
Make these all the time! Have also added sweet potato which is delicious!
I made this tonight with best brussels sprouts ever and it was a WIN WIN!!!!
Could you use turkey bacon?
They are the best brussel sprouts I’ve ever made! Thank you!
Can I bake these Brussel sprouts!
When do I add the Brussel sprouts? Step 5 or 7?
Amazing!! Everyone LOVED THEM…. I’ve forwarded the recipe more than once.
Hi, in your picture above it shows pancake syrup and not maple syrup, can we use pancake syrup as a replacement as I never have maple syrup on hand? Please advise, Thanks for all your delicious recipes.
Can you clear something up for me? In step 5 it says to add the Brussels sprouts along with the shallots. Then in step 7 it says add the sprouts cut side down? Are they added in 5 and then flipped over in 7?
Thank you.