Yield: 4 -6 servings
Bacon Brussels Sprouts
These 20-minute Bacon Brussels Sprouts are an easy vegetable side dish that only requires a few simple ingredients. Packed with flavor from crispy bacon and garlic, these sprouts are sure to become your new favorite side dish!
Ingredients
- 4-5 slices thick cut bacon, cut into small pieces
- 1 pound brussels sprouts, bottoms removed and sliced in half
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- Salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
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Instructions
- In a medium size skillet, fry the bacon until crispy. Using a slotted spoon, scoop out the bacon and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Set aside.
- Add the brussels sprouts and garlic to the hot bacon grease and cook over low to medium low heat with the lid on, stirring occasionally, until brussels are tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- While the brussels cook, crumble the bacon. Once the Brussels are tender, add the bacon back into the skillet cook for an additional minute. Serve immediately.
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Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to 5 days. Reheat them in a skillet or the air fryer. If they are a little dry, add a little extra oil or butter t the skillet as you reheat them.
Spicy: Want your brussels sprouts to have a little heat? Swap out the salt and pepper for Cajun Seasoning! Or add some crushed red pepper flakes.
Sweet: Like your sprouts to be a sweet and savory? When you add back in the bacon, you can drizzle in some honey or balsamic glaze.
Nutrition
Serving: 1, Calories: 112kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 350mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2g