In the culinary world, there's nothing quite like the harmonious blend of salty, crispy bacon and earthy, slightly bitter Brussels sprouts. This dynamic duo has become a beloved side dish in households and restaurants alike, and for good reason. The key to creating a truly exceptional bacon Brussels sprouts dish lies in the perfect balance of flavors, textures, and cooking techniques. Whether you prefer them roasted, sautéed, or grilled, each method brings out a unique set of characteristics that will tantalize your taste buds. With the right recipe and a few simple steps, you can easily elevate this humble vegetable into a culinary masterpiece that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON
Bacon lends a wonderful salty flavor while balsamic vinegar adds a hint of spicy tang. Who knew Brussels sprouts could taste so good? Paula Young -Tiffin, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside., In the same pan, saute Brussels sprouts and onion in reserved drippings until crisp-tender. Add the water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until Brussels sprouts are tender. Stir in bacon and vinegar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PAN ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON
Sunny Anderson's Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon recipe takes the bitter green vegetable to salty-sweet heights, and you need only four ingredients.
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate, then roughly chop. In same pan with bacon fat, melt butter over high heat. Add onions and Brussels Sprouts and cook, stirring occasionally, until sprouts are golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss bacon back into pan. Serve immediately.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON
Rachael Ray pairs Brussels sprouts with bacon in this simple but tasty recipe from 30 Minute Meals on Food Network.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Brown bacon in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Add extra-virgin olive oil to the pan, 1 turn. Add shallots to the pan and saute 1 to 2 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts and coat in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook Brussels sprouts 2 to 3 minutes to begin to soften, then add broth. Bring broth to a bubble, cover and reduce heat to medium low. Cook 10 minutes, until tender. Transfer sprouts to a serving dish with a slotted spoon and top with cooked bacon bits.
ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON
There are lots of ways to personalize this roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon recipe to your own tastes, but it all starts with perfectly roasted sprouts. Keep an eye on them so they get crisp but don't burn. -Karen Keefe, Phoenix, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts, bacon, olive oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking sheet. Roast, stirring halfway through cooking, until sprouts are tender and lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Drizzle with balsamic glaze; serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 381mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND BALSAMIC
Delicious glazed sprouts. Our family loves them with lots of bacon. While we do enjoy them prepared lighter, this is a great quick side dish for a special meal. Also perfect for holiday get-togethers.
Provided by JW
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Brussels Sprouts
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine Brussels sprouts and bacon in a cast iron skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until Brussels sprouts start to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Drizzle 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar on top.
- Transfer Brussels sprouts and bacon to a serving platter; drizzle remaining balsamic vinegar on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 211.7 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
QUICK BRUSSELS AND BACON
This very quick and flavorful side dish is easy for everyday dinner, but nice enough to serve for Thanksgiving!
Provided by MARNZ01
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Brussels Sprouts
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp; drain on paper towels and crumble.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the onion in the oil until soft; stir in the bacon and cook until bacon is heated through. Add the Brussels sprouts; cook and stir until the sprouts are browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 255.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
BACON-WRAPPED BRUSSELS SPROUTS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: bacon, brussels sprouts, maple syrup, black pepper
Provided by Jordan Kenna
Categories Appetizers
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Lay out stips of bacon on a clean cutting board or other clean flat surface.
- Lightly brush each strip of bacon with maple syrup making sure to coat the entire surface of the meat. Lightly sprinkle with black pepper.
- Take a brussels sprouts and starting from the bottom, roll up each piece of bacon so that it evenly wraps the vegetable.
- Lightly brush the tops of each wrapped brussels sprout with more maple syrup and sprinkle on additional pepper. Transfer the pieces to a baking sheet making sure to place each piece of rolled-up bacon with the seam side down.
- Bake at 350˚F (180˚C) for 20-25 minutes or until bacon is done and thoroughly cooked.
- Remove from baking tray and place on paper towels to remove excess bacon fat.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 0 grams
BACON BRUSSELS SPROUTS (YUM!)
Brussel Sprouts are very good for you, too bad they taste like feet! But this recipe will make them disappear! I hate cabbage and all of its cousins but i find myself sneaking forkfuls of these whenever i prepare them. YOu can use this exact same recipe for green beans too!
Provided by hotdish
Categories Pork
Time 15m
Yield 1 pound, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Dice bacon strips and fry until crispy. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the pan.
- Cut brussel sprouts in half and saute in the bacon fat until tender.
- Reduce heat and add vinegar.
- Toss to coat and taste for seasoning.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle bacon bits on top before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.5, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 3.3, Sodium 59.5, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 2.9
Tips:
- Choose small to medium Brussels sprouts: Smaller sprouts are more tender and cook more evenly. If using larger sprouts, cut them in half or quarters.
- Trim the Brussels sprouts: Cut off the brown, outer leaves of the Brussels sprouts and trim the stem end.
- Parboil the Brussels sprouts: This step helps to tenderize the sprouts and reduce their bitterness. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the Brussels sprouts. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the sprouts are bright green and tender-crisp. Drain the sprouts and set aside.
- Choose good quality bacon: Thick-cut bacon will add more flavor and texture to the dish. If you don't have thick-cut bacon, you can use regular bacon, but cook it for a little longer until it is crispy.
- Cook the bacon until it is crispy: This will help to render the fat and add flavor to the sprouts. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until it is crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the Brussels sprouts and cook until they are tender: Add the parboiled Brussels sprouts to the skillet with the bacon fat. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sprouts are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add seasonings and serve: Season the Brussels sprouts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir in the cooked bacon and serve immediately.
Conclusion:
Bacon Brussels sprouts is a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of crispy bacon, tender Brussels sprouts, and savory seasonings is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also very versatile and can be easily adapted to your own taste preferences. For example, you can add different spices, herbs, or vegetables to the recipe. You can also use different types of bacon, such as turkey bacon or beef bacon.
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