Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Recipe — Daily Unadventures in Cooking

Brussels Sprouts are always welcome in our house, even outside of Thanksgiving. Not having had them growing up I am likely in the minority but I love them and can’t get enough. This recipe is great for someone who is skeptical about Brussels Sprouts, because really adding bacon makes everything good right?

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Brussels sprouts with bacon

(serves 2-4)

Adapted from Rachael Ray

3 slices bacon, chopped

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan

1 shallot, chopped

1 ½ lbs. Brussels sprouts, trimmed, small spouts left whole, larger spouts halved

Salt and pepper, to your taste

1 cup chicken broth

Brown bacon in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Remove bacon, drain and set aside. Add shallots to the pan and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add Brussels Sprouts and stir to coat in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook Brussels sprouts 2 to 3 minutes to begin to soften, then add broth. Bring broth to a simmer, cover and reduce heat to medium low. Cook 10 minutes, until tender. Transfer sprouts to a serving dish and top with cooked bacon bits.

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time:25 minutes

Calories(approximate per serving): 200