Traeger Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic

5 from 1 vote

Roasted and tender brussel sprouts are dressed up with crispy bacon, sweet onion, and finished a bright hit of balsamic glaze.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: brussel sprouts, traeger grill

Servings:

Calories: 122kcal

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Preheat your Traeger Grill to 425F. Place a cast iron pan on the grill grates to preheat while you prepare the brussel sprouts.
Prepare the brussel sprouts for roasting by washing them and cutting them in half longwise. Remove any fibrous outer leaves. For larger sprouts, cut them into quarters so they cook evenly. Place them in a large bowl and set aside.
Prepare the bacon by cutting thick strips through 4-5 slices of bacon. Cook in a large skillet until they are crispy. Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel. Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon fat.
Mince a small shallot. Cook the shallot in the reserved bacon until they are tender and browned. Turn off the heat and prepare the other ingredients.
Season the cut brussel sprouts with the avocado oil or another high-heat option, salt, pepper, garlic powder.
Once the Traeger has reached 425F, add the brussel sprouts to the cast iron pan and spread them out into a single layer. Stir them half way through the cook time so they can brown on all sides.
Cook the brussel sprouts for 20-25 minutes. For smaller sprouts, cook for 15-20 minutes.
For the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the bacon and minced onion.
Remove the cast iron pan from the traeger and finish with a lite drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired and serve.

*You can easily do more and bump this up to 2 ½ or 3 cups if desired