Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 435 degrees. Cut bacon into ½, inch pieces, arrange in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until slightly browned, about 10 minutes.
2. Trim and cut Brussels sprouts in quarters and add in a single layer on top of the bacon. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, roast until they begin to brown, about 15-20 minutes. Cut the apple into ¼,&rdquo, pieces, add to the sprout and bacon pan. Roast another 10 minutes. Remove sprout mixture from the oven, transfer to a serving bowl. Add the goat cheese in dollops on top. Toss with Michigan Apple balsamic and a drizzle of Sage and Wild Mushroom olive oil and serve.
3. Can also be cooked in a large sauté, pan. Cook the bacon until somewhat rendered, add sprouts and apple with ¼, cup water. Cover and steam for 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté, until sprouts are browned and apples are soft. Add vinegar and toss. Transfer to serving dish and top with dollops of goat cheese and a drizzle of Balsamic glaze