Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
Brussels sprouts with bacon is simplicity at its finest: tender on the inside, but caramelized on the outside, the brussels sprouts are sautéed in bacon grease for extra flavor. Four simple ingredients!
Servings: 4
Calories: 213kcal
Ingredients
- 5 slices bacon
- 1 ½ lbs brussels sprouts washed, ends trimmed and cut in half; see note 1
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the bacon- To a 12 inch frying pan, lay out 5 slices of bacon so that they don't overlap. Cook on medium heat until bacon is cooked through (5-10 minutes), using tongs to turn over as needed. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. When cool enough to handle, chop the bacon into small pieces.
- Wipe the pan- if your bacon let off a lot of grease, use a paper towel to carefully soak up the excess in a pan. You want a thin coating to help cook the brussels sprouts.
- Cook the brussels sprouts- Add the brussels sprouts to the pan and cover with a lid. Every 3 minutes, lift the lid, stir up the sprouts, and replace the lid. If the pan is too dry, add ¼ cup as needed (1-2 times during the cooking process). Cook for a total of 10-15 minutes, until a fork inserts into the brussels sprouts easily.
- Add butter, salt and bacon- When brussels sprouts are cooked through, remove the lid, and make a space in the middle of the pan. Add the butter to the space and allow to melt. Add the bacon, sprinkle with salt, and toss everything up. Serve immediately.
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Notes
1- if your brussels sprouts are extremely large (larger than 2 inches), quarter them
Storage
Cool brussels sprouts completely, then add to an air tight storage container.
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days (they won't smell good but they will taste great!)
Reheat
Heat in an uncovered pan over medium heat on the stove, stirring frequently, until sprouts are warmed through.
Variations
Consider adding:
- pomegranate seeds- after cooking
- nuts– toasted pine nuts, almond slices or walnuts (after cooking)
- balsamic glaze– drizzle with balsamic reduction before serving
- garlic– add 4 garlic cloves to the butter and simmer for 1 minute before adding the bacon and salt
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 716mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1370IU | Vitamin C: 145mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg