ROASTED CAULIFLOWER & BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON

Between the roasted flavor of the veggies and the crisp, smoky bacon, this delicious side dish will convert even the pickiest eater.

—Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, FL


Prep: 30 min. • Bake: 20 min. • Makes:10 servings

2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced

1 pound fresh cauliflowerets (about 7 cups), thinly sliced

1/4 cup olive oil

1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

1/3 to 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette

1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a very large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts and cauliflower with oil, pepper and salt. Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans.

2. Roast 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Transfer to a serving bowl. Just before serving, add bacon and drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT…

“My family loved this. I even went back for more and I have never been a Brussels sprouts fan! It was equally good the next day.”

—GHAUS, TASTEOFHOME.COM