Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Bring on the bacon! Brussels sprouts become a crowd favorite when they're smothered in balsamic and topped with homemade bacon bits.

Ingredients

• 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved or quartered
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbled
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 15x10-inch baking pan with foil. Place Brussels sprouts in prepared pan. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp. of the vinegar and the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat.
2. Roast 15 to 20 minutes or until sprouts are crisp-tender and brown, stirring every 5 minutes.
3. Drizzle with remaining 1 Tbsp. vinegar and sprinkle with bacon and, if desired, lemon zest.