Salty, sweet, slightly bitter Maple Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Bits = an easy, holiday-ready side dish the whole family will love!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 288kcal
Author: Megan Byrd, RD
Cost: $6.37 or $1.59/serving
Equipment
1 large skillet
Ingredients
½lbbaconcut into 1 inch pieces
1lbBrussels sproutstrimmed and halved
Maple Dijon Sauce:
¼cupavocado oil
3tbsppure maple syrup
1tbspDijon mustard
½tspgarlic powder
½tspsalt
¼tspblack pepper
Instructions
Add the chopped bacon to a medium skillet and heat over medium heat. Tossing occasionally, cook the bacon until crisp (about 8-10 minutes). Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
Place the halved Brussels sprouts in the same pan, halved side down in a single layer. Cover and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir together the maple Dijon sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
After 5 minutes, uncover the pan, toss the Brussels sprouts, and cook another 5 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally.
Pour the maple Dijon sauce into the pan and toss the Brussels sprouts to coat. Add the bacon back to the pan as well, and continue to cook for 1 minute. Serve!