Bacon Brussel Sprouts with Hot Honey

I have a tried and true Brussel Sprouts recipe that I very rarely deter from. However, these bad boys rule! They were perfectly paired with our steak dinner last night. Perfect!

INGREDIENTS

1 pound brussels sprouts, halved
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt and black pepper
4 thick-cut bacon slices, chopped
1/4 cup honey (we used Mike’s Hot Honey)
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp salted butter
1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese

DIRECTIONS

• Position the oven rack in the lower 1/3 of the oven. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

• On a rimmed baking sheet, toss together the brussels sprouts, olive oil, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Lay the brussels sprouts cut side down on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the bacon around the sprouts. Roast the brussels sprouts on the lower oven rack until deeply browned and the bacon crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.

• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the honey and crushed red pepper flakes to a boil over medium heat. Boil 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar, butter, orange zest, and a pinch of salt.

• Remove the brussel sprouts from the oven and drizzle the honey over the sprouts. Transfer the sprouts to a serving plate and top with goat cheese.