This easy side dish of Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts might just convert any Brussels sprouts hater! Cooked in a skillet with bacon, some brown sugar, and maple syrup, this little leafy vegetable will make people smile instead of cringe. Serve this easy recipe with any dinner, and add it to the menu for your holiday table.
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Ingredients
4slicesbacon
1tablespoonlight brown sugar
1tablespoonpure maple syrup
1lb.Brussels sproutstrimmed, rinsed and dried (remove outer leaves, if needed)
½teaspoonkosher salt
black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cut the Brussels sprouts either in halves or quarters depending on their size and place into a bowl.
Slice the bacon into small pieces.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp.
Remove from skillet and place onto a paper towel covered plate.
Put the brown sugar and maple syrup in the skillet and whisk to mix.
Add the Brussels Sprout, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine.