Grilled Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Truffle, and Parm Recipe

This Grilled Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Truffle & Parmesan recipe transforms fresh Brussels sprouts into a smoky, savory barbecue side with crispy bacon, fragrant truffle oil, and freshly shaved Parmesan. Featured on Maddie and Kiki’s BBQ Barn Season 2, this easy grilled vegetable recipe is perfect for backyard barbecues, family dinners, holiday feasts, and entertaining.

The Inspiration

Brussels sprouts have evolved from a humble vegetable into one of the most popular ingredients for modern side dishes. Their naturally earthy flavor makes them particularly well suited to grilling, where high heat can create beautifully charred edges and bring out their subtle sweetness.

This recipe from Maddie and Kiki’s BBQ Barn Season 2 takes grilled Brussels sprouts to another level by combining them with three ingredients that provide contrasting but complementary flavors: bacon, truffle oil, and Parmesan cheese.

Maddie and Kiki Longo demonstrate how a few carefully selected ingredients can completely transform a familiar vegetable. The recipe remains easy enough for a casual barbecue but has enough sophisticated flavor to earn a place on a holiday or dinner-party table.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Brussel sprouts halved
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 12 strips of bacon, chopped and cooked until almost crispy
• 4 cups chicken stock
• ½ cup fresh Parmesan, shaved
• 2 tbsp truffle oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 long metal skewers

Method

• Bring chicken stock to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat.
• Add Brussel sprouts and cook for 3-4 minutes.
• Remove Brussels sprouts from boiling stock and place directly in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
• Once chilled, remove Brussel sprouts from water and place on paper towel to remove excess liquid.
• If you don’t have metal skewers, soak bamboo skewers in water for one hour.
• Place Brussel sprouts in a bowl.
• Add olive oil, salt and pepper and toss.
• Preheat barbeque to 400F or medium high heat.
• Thread the Brussel Sprouts onto the skewers.
• Place skewers on grill and cook for 2 minutes per side or until Brussel Sprouts are slightly soft and charred.
• Remove sprouts from oven and transfer to a serving dish.
• Drizzle truffle oil over the sprouts and garnish with bacon bits and shaved Parmesan.
• Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

For a classic backyard barbecue, serve the sprouts alongside grilled burgers, sausages, corn on the cob, potato salad, coleslaw, and a fresh garden salad. The charred edges of the Brussels sprouts work especially well with other grilled vegetables, making them an excellent addition to a larger vegetable platter.

These Brussels sprouts are also an excellent choice for holiday dinners. Serve them alongside roasted turkey, glazed ham, roast beef, or prime rib as a flavorful alternative to traditional vegetable sides. The truffle oil and Parmesan give the dish an elegant character that makes it suitable for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and other special occasions.

For entertaining, transfer the finished Brussels sprouts to a large serving platter and arrange the bacon and Parmesan evenly across the top. A final light drizzle of truffle oil just before serving can enhance the aroma and create a restaurant-style presentation. Serve them while warm so the bacon remains crisp and the Parmesan retains its delicate texture.

Final Thoughts

This Grilled Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Truffle & Parmesan recipe proves that vegetables can be just as exciting as the main course. Briefly blanched Brussels sprouts are finished on the barbecue until tender and lightly charred, creating a smoky foundation for crispy bacon, aromatic truffle oil, and shaved Parmesan.

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