Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts are the most delicious side dish ever! Sweet maple syrup is paired with salty, crispy bacon and the best pan-fried Brussels sprouts to create the perfect side!
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Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons apple juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Add the chopped bacon to a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes or until crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon from the skillet.
- Place the bacon on a paper towel lined plate to drain any grease.
- Add the Brussels sprouts, cut side down, to the skillet with the bacon grease over medium-high heat.
- Let the Brussels sprouts cook and caramelize without touching them for 6-8 minutes.
- Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the Brussels sprouts, then give them a stir and continue cooking them on the stove for an additional 6-8 minutes.
- Add the apple juice and maple syrup to the skillet, toss the Brussels sprouts and continue cooking on the stove for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Add the cooked, chopped bacon back to the skillet with the Brussels sprouts, stir to combine, then serve immediately.
Notes
- While a cast-iron skillet is recommended, it's not required. I do recommend using the heaviest skillet you have on hand, for even crisp cooking of the Brussels sprouts.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
- This recipe serves 4 as a side dish, but can easily be altered to serve 8, 12 or 16! Simply hover over the 2X button above. The ingredients in the recipe card will automatically update to double the recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 172kcal (9%)Carbohydrates 18g (6%)Protein 7g (14%)Fat 9g (14%)Saturated Fat 3g (15%)Cholesterol 15mg (5%)Sodium 466mg (19%)Potassium 507mg (14%)Fiber 4g (16%)Sugar 9g (10%)Vitamin A 855mg (17%)Vitamin C 96mg (116%)Calcium 59mg (6%)Iron 2mg (11%)
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