Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apple
Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible recipe for Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apple! Perfectly caramelized Brussels sprouts meet crispy, smoky bacon and the natural sweetness of diced Honeycrisp or Fuji apples in a symphony of contrasting flavors and textures. A touch of apple cider vinegar and honey adds a tangy-sweet glaze that ties everything together, while fresh garlic infuses the dish with aromatic depth. This quick and easy skillet recipe, ready in just 35 minutes, is ideal for weeknight dinners yet impressive enough for holiday feasts. Serve it warm as a vibrant, crowd-pleasing accompaniment to roasted meats or hearty vegetarian mains! Keywords: Brussels sprouts with bacon, apple and Brussels sprouts recipe, easy side dish, caramelized Brussels sprouts, bacon and apple skillet.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Brussels sprouts
- 150 grams Thick-cut bacon
- 1 large Apple (sweet variety, such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Brussels sprouts by trimming off the tough stems and removing any damaged outer leaves. Cut them in half lengthwise.
Dice the bacon into small, bite-sized pieces.
Core and dice the apple into 1 cm (1/2 inch) cubes. Set aside.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced bacon and cook until golden and crispy, stirring occasionally. Remove the cooked bacon from the skillet with a slotted spoon and drain it on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.
Add the olive oil to the skillet with the bacon grease and increase the heat to medium-high. Add the Brussels sprouts, placing them cut-side down in the pan. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, undisturbed, until the cut sides are deeply caramelized.
Stir the sprouts and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until they are browned and tender but not mushy. Reduce the heat to medium.
Add the apple cubes and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are slightly softened and the garlic is fragrant.
Drizzle the apple cider vinegar and honey over the Brussels sprouts and apples. Stir well to evenly coat all ingredients.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add the cooked bacon back into the skillet and toss everything together.
Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
323 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.4 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 39 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 900 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.2 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 15.4 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 698 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
