Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon

Cut the bottoms off the Brussels sprouts and halve them, toss with olive oil, kosher salt and pepper until evenly coated, and spread on a rimmed baking sheet cut side down without crowding.

Lay the bacon over the sprouts. This can be covered and refrigerated overnight.

Bake at 400F for about 20 to 25 minutes, in the last half hour of the chicken's roasting.

Put the sprouts in a serving bowl, chop the crisp bacon and scatter it over the top.