Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients:

• 1 to 1-1/2 lbs fresh Brussels sprouts (4-5 cups)
• 1/4 cup J. Olive Co. Butter Olive Oil
• 1/4 cup J. Olive Co. Maple Balsamic
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 slices thick-cut bacon, diced

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove outer leaves of Brussels sprouts then cut in half.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together butter olive oil and salt. Then add balsamic and whisk until completely blended. Add Brussels sprouts and bacon then toss until covered.
3. Arrange Brussels sprouts and bacon pieces on quality sheet pan with raised sides making sure they are generously spaced.
4. Roast for about 15 minutes then remove from oven and turn. Return to oven and roast until the sprouts are tender and browned and the bacon is crisp, about 10-15 minutes.
5. Salt and pepper to taste. Before serving add fresh Parmesan.
6. TIP: If you want less browning set oven at 350 degrees and roast until tender and bacon is crisp.