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Maple Bacon Brussels, Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

Crafted with ease and taste in mind, this recipe is a great choice.

Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 to 4
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 sliced thick-cut bacon chopped
  • 1 pound brussel stems, stems removed and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large ripe pear, thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and add the bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crispy, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel to remove any extra grease.
  2. Add the brussels to the bacon grease still in the skillet and stir to coat. Cook until the sprouts begin to soften, about 5 minutes, then stir in the maple syrup. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, then season with the salt and the pepper. Add the bacon back into the skillet and add half of the cheese, stirring to combine.
  3. Add the brussels to a plate or bowl and add the pear slices on top. Add a sprinkle of pepper if desired and crumble the remaining. blue cheese over top.