Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
A show-stopping side dish that’s made with just a few simple ingredients. Skillet-roasted garlicky Brussels sprouts tossed with crispy bacon and toasted pecans, creating a delightful crunch and nutty aroma! Add this Brussels sprouts recipe to your Thanksgiving menu or any weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 7 ounces thick-cut salted bacon chopped
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter more if needed
- 1.5 pounds Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper more for serving
- 1 garlic clove finely minced or pressed
- 1 cup toasted pecans
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- chili flakes for serving
Instructions
- Get your prep done before you start cooking: Chop the bacon and finely mince the garlic. Trim and cut the Brussels sprouts in half, quarter the large ones.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high, then add bacon and cook until crispy. Remove from skillet onto a plate layered with paper towel.
- Add butter and arrange Brussels sprouts in a single layer, cut-side down. Reduce heat to medium and cook until deeply brown, about 8 minutes. Adjust the heat and add more butter if necessary preventing the sprouts from burning.
- Add salt and pepper, then cook for 8 minutes more while stirring occasionally, or until the Brussels sprouts are crisp-tender.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in pecans and bacon, cook for 1 minute more. Add maple syrup, simmer for 2 minutes over medium low.
- Finish off with chili flakes and freshly grated black pepper. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 0gCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 703mgFiber: 7gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1371IUVitamin C: 145mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 2mg
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