Roasted Bacon with Leek
Prep
15 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This roasted bacon and leek combo has become my go to weeknight dinner because it comes together in just fifty minutes and tastes like something fancy. The leeks are naturally packed with fiber and vitamins, plus they get beautifully caramelized when roasted alongside crispy bacon. What I love most is how simple it is: you toss everything on a sheet pan with some garlic and thyme, let the oven do the work, and end up with this savory, slightly sweet dish that feels special without any fuss. It's the kind of meal that proves you don't need complicated techniques to impress yourself at the dinner table.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 12bacon strips(cut in half crosswise)
- 4leeks(white and light green parts, sliced into 2-inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 teaspoonsfresh thyme(or 1 teaspoon dried)
- ½ teaspoonsmoked paprika
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper(freshly ground)
- ¾ teaspoonsea salt
- 1½ tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoonhoney
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange bacon pieces on a large baking sheet, spreading them in a single layer.
Tip: Using parchment paper makes cleanup much easier.
- 2
Roast bacon for 12-15 minutes until it begins to render fat but is not yet fully crispy. Remove from oven and set bacon aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
Tip: The bacon will continue to crisp as it cools.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine sliced leeks, minced garlic, olive oil, thyme, smoked paprika, black pepper, and sea salt. Toss until leeks are evenly coated with oil and seasonings.
Tip: Clean leeks thoroughly between layers to remove any trapped soil.
- 4
Spread the seasoned leek mixture on the same baking sheet, arranging the partially-cooked bacon pieces on top, nestling them among the leeks.
Tip: Try to distribute bacon evenly so every bite has some.
- 5
Return to oven and roast for 20-22 minutes until leeks are golden and caramelized at the edges, and bacon is crispy.
Tip: Stir the leeks halfway through cooking for even browning.
- 6
While the mixture finishes roasting, whisk together balsamic vinegar and honey in a small bowl.
Tip: This creates a light glaze to finish the dish.
- 7
Remove from oven and drizzle the balsamic-honey glaze over the roasted bacon and leeks. Toss gently to coat, then serve immediately.
Tip: The warm roasted vegetables will help the glaze coat evenly.
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