Easy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
A delightful blend of crispy bacon and perfectly caramelized Brussels sprouts, this dish transforms a simple side into a flavor-packed star of any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Belgian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 4–6 strips thick-cut bacon
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until crispy.
- Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
- Add the Brussels sprouts, cut side down, to the skillet, and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
- Toss the crispy bacon back into the skillet with the sprouts and mix well before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For extra crispiness, broil the Brussels sprouts for the last few minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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