Holiday Table Hero: 4-Ingredient Recipe
Description
This simple yet show-stopping dish requires just four ingredients and delivers maximum flavor. It’s perfect for holiday dinners because it’s effortless, crowd-pleasing, and consistently gets rave reviews.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) bacon or pancetta
- 1 lb (450 g) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Tongs or spatula
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Set oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Brussels sprouts
- In a bowl, toss halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add bacon
- Cut bacon into bite-sized pieces and mix with the sprouts. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
- Roast
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until sprouts are tender and bacon is crispy.
- Add sweetness
- Drizzle maple syrup or honey over the roasted mixture and toss lightly. Roast for an additional 3–5 minutes to caramelize.
- Serve
- Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy immediately.
Tips
- For extra crunch, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.
- Substitute Brussels sprouts with green beans or carrots if preferred.
- Garnish with toasted nuts or a sprinkle of Parmesan for added flair.
This recipe is so simple yet flavorful, it truly earns the title “Holiday Table Hero” every season.