Brussel Sprouts and Bacon Recipe
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Brussel Sprouts and Bacon Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by crisping thick-cut bacon in a skillet, then using the rendered bacon fat along with butter to cook halved Brussels sprouts and chopped onions until the sprouts are golden brown. The combination of bacon fat and butter adds richness, while the onions soften and add sweetness. After cooking, the bacon pieces are stirred back in to distribute their smoky, salty flavor throughout. Seasoned with salt and black pepper, the dish is finished and ready to serve warm as a hearty side dish.
The recipe serves 4–6 people, suitable as a side for many main courses. For best results, cook sprouts until golden for texture contrast and flavor development. If desired, cooking the sprouts a few minutes longer can enhance the caramelization.
Ingredients
- 4 trips Bacon thick cut
- 2 TB butter
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts halved
- 1/2 lg onion chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Let cool on a paper towel then chop to small pieces.
- In the same pan with bacon fat, melt butter over high heat. Add chopped onions and Brussels Sprouts. Cook until sprouts are golden brown, 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, to taste
- Add bacon back into pan, toss and serve.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bacon for a rich, crispy flavor that complements the Brussels sprouts.
- Cooking the Brussels sprouts until golden brown enhances their flavor and texture.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste after cooking.
- The recipe serves 4 to 6 people as a side dish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 166kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 211mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 341mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 695IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 64.3mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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