Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cider
Elevate your side dish game with these irresistible Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cider. This irresistible recipe brings together crispy, golden-brown Brussels sprouts, smoky bacon, and a luscious apple cider glaze with a hint of maple syrup. The sprouts are seared to perfection in rendered bacon fat, delivering deep, caramelized flavor in every bite. A touch of garlic and optional fresh thyme rounds out the dish, creating an aromatic and savory profile that pairs beautifully with a variety of main courses. Ready in just 35 minutes and perfect for holiday gatherings or weeknight dinners, this easy-to-make dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve it warm and watch these vibrant, cider-glazed sprouts disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams Brussels sprouts
- 6 slices Bacon
- 120 milliliters Apple cider
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
Trim the tough ends off the Brussels sprouts and cut each sprout in half lengthwise.
Slice the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the bacon pieces to the skillet and cook until they are crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set it aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the halved Brussels sprouts to the skillet, placing them cut-side down in a single layer.
Let the sprouts cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes, or until the cut sides are deeply caramelized and golden brown.
Finely mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet, stirring to combine with the sprouts.
Pour in the apple cider and maple syrup, then stir to coat the sprouts evenly. Allow the liquid to simmer and reduce for 5-8 minutes, until it thickens slightly and coats the sprouts.
Season with salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme (if using). Return the cooked bacon to the skillet and toss to combine.
Serve warm as a side dish, garnished with additional thyme if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
777 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.0 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 2075 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.8 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.4 g | ||
| Protein | 32.7 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 393 mg | 8% | |
*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.
