Best 8 Bacon Fried Brussels Sprouts Recipes

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Looking for a delightful side dish or appetizer that combines sweet and savory flavors? Look no further than bacon-fried Brussels sprouts! This dish features tender Brussels sprouts roasted until golden brown and caramelized, enveloped in the rich smokiness of bacon. Each bite offers a delightful combination of textures, from the crispy bacon to the tender-crisp Brussels sprouts. Whether you're serving it as a holiday side dish, a weeknight dinner option, or as a tasty snack, bacon-fried Brussels sprouts are sure to please your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK BRUSSELS AND BACON



Quick Brussels and Bacon image

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

6 slices bacon
½ tablespoon olive oil
3 shallots, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package frozen Brussels sprouts, thawed and halved

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

PAN FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON



Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts with Bacon image

How to cook brussels sprouts in a pan on the stove with crumbled bacon and crispy fried onions using this simple recipe. A delicious side dish with browned caramelized brussels sprouts that taste similar to being roasted.

Provided by Steve Cylka

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 slices bacon (diced)
2 pounds brussels sprouts (halved)
1/2 cup water
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/3 cup crisp fried onions (French's or other brand or homemade)

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crispy. Scoop out the bacon onto a plate lined with paper towel to drain.
  • Drain most of the bacon grease, leaving about 3-4 tablespoons in the skillet.
  • Add the brussels sprouts halves, water, salt and pepper to the skillet. Cover skillet with lid and let them cook for about 6-8 minutes. Check every few minutes and stir, ensuring that the brussels sprouts do not stick to the bottom of the skillet.
  • Remove the lid, lower heat and continue to cook until the brussels sprouts are tender and nicely browned. This should take another 5 minutes or so and all the water should be evaporated.
  • Remove from the heat and place the brussels sprouts in a serving bowl. Toss with the cooked bacon and crisp fried onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 647 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS



Fried Brussels Sprouts image

Like fried cabbage? Then you are in for a treat. This is easy and most kids are actually surprised that it tastes better than it looks! I add about 2 tablespoons sugar simply to soften the taste and make my kids happy. But it is delicious without the sugar, and when I leave it out, I don't tell them and they never say a word!

Provided by Brandi Ratcliff

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Brussels Sprouts

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 slices bacon, cut into bite-size pieces
½ onion, diced
1 (12 ounce) package fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and sliced
2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon pieces in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels, leaving grease in the skillet.
  • Cook onion in the bacon grease in the skillet until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts and toss to coat in the bacon grease. Cook and stir until browned and tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in sugar, salt, and black pepper; sprinkle in bacon pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 378.8 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

CRISPY BACON FAT BRUSSELS SPROUTS



Crispy Bacon Fat Brussels Sprouts image

Some Brussels sprouts recipes call for bacon, but here's a little secret: Bacon fat will give you the same subtle bacon-y flavor. Just make sure you strain it through a coffee filter or something similar to remove any stray bits (which will burn.) This simple technique for cooking Brussels sprouts yields the crispiest results imaginable and--bonus--it's mostly hands-off.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed
1/4 cup melted bacon fat, strained
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Slice the Brussels sprouts lengthwise into thirds. If some of the outer leaves fall off, that's okay; don't discard them--they'll crisp up nicely in the oven. Transfer the sprouts to a bowl, add the bacon fat, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss to combine. Spread them out on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake until the smaller sprouts are crispy, about 20 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the crispy sprouts to a serving plate. With tongs, flip over the remaining sprouts (flipping them individually makes for the crispiest results). Return to the oven and bake until deeply browned and crisp all over, 5 to 10 more minutes.

PAN ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON



Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon image

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

4 strips thick-cut bacon
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved
1/2 large onion, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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.

BACON-WRAPPED BRUSSELS SPROUTS



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Roasted brussels sprouts become irresistible finger food when decked out with bacon and served alongside a zingy mustard dipping sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 1h20m

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
14 slices bacon, halved crosswise and lengthwise (about 1 pound)
1/4 cup grainy Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon apple-cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Season brussels sprouts with salt and pepper; sprinkle with thyme. Wrap each sprout with a piece of bacon; place seam-side down on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake, flipping halfway through, until bacon is crisp and sprouts are browning in places, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together mustard, maple syrup, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Let sprouts cool 10 minutes before serving with dipping sauce.

BACON-WRAPPED BRUSSELS SPROUTS RECIPE BY TASTY



Bacon-wrapped Brussels Sprouts Recipe by Tasty image

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

12 strips bacon
12 brussels sprouts
maple syrup
black pepper, to taste

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

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON



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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

3 bacon strips
1-1/4 pounds fresh or frozen Brussels sprouts, thawed, quartered
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

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

Tips:

  • Choose fresh Brussels sprouts: Look for firm, bright green sprouts with tightly packed leaves.
  • Trim the Brussels sprouts: Cut off the stem end and any wilted or discolored leaves.
  • Slice the Brussels sprouts: Slice the sprouts in half or quarters, depending on their size.
  • Cook the bacon: Cook the bacon strips in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside.
  • Sauté the Brussels sprouts: Add the sliced Brussels sprouts to the skillet with the bacon fat. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sprouts are tender and slightly browned.
  • Add the garlic and shallots: Add the minced garlic and shallots to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Season the Brussels sprouts: Season the sprouts with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings.
  • Serve the Brussels sprouts: Serve the bacon-fried Brussels sprouts immediately, topped with the crispy bacon and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

Bacon-fried Brussels sprouts are a delicious and easy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and nutritious. These recipes include tips for choosing and preparing the Brussels sprouts, as well as instructions for cooking them with bacon and other ingredients. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a holiday gathering, these recipes are sure to please.

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