18/11/2024
👨🍳Roasted Brussels Sprouts Stuffed with Feta and Bacon Bites
1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (optional for drizzling)
Heat your oven to 400°F.
Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts and slice them in half. Scoop out a bit of the center of each sprout half to create a small pocket for stuffing. Toss the Brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Place them cut-side down on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the sprouts are golden and crispy on the edges.
In a small bowl, mix the crumbled bacon and feta cheese together.
Once the Brussels sprouts are done roasting, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Spoon a small amount of the bacon and feta mixture into the hollowed-out center of each Brussels sprout half. Return the stuffed Brussels sprouts to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the feta is slightly melted and the bacon is warmed through.
If desired, drizzle the balsamic glaze over the stuffed Brussels sprouts for an extra layer of flavor.
Homemade Balsamic Glaze
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons honey,maple syrup or brown sugar
Heat the balsamic vinegar and sweetener. Add the balsamic vinegar and honey (or sweetener of choice) to a small non-reactive pot set on a cooktop over medium heat.
Simmer. Once it begins to bubble (but not boil!), reduce the heat and let it simmer until it has reduced by half and easily coats the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes.
Cool the balsamic glaze. Remove it from the heat and allow it to cool before serving.