Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Sweet & Spicy Candied Bacon
If you've never been a Brussels sprouts fan before this recipe for Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Sweet & Spicy Candied Bacon just may change your mind!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Vegetable - Side Dish, Vegetables
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 440kcal
For the sweet and spicy candied bacon;
- ½ pound bacon cut into 1" pieces
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons diced jalapenos
- ½ teaspoon pepper
For the Brussels sprouts;
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts trimmed, and halved or quartered
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
To make the candied bacon;
In a large skillet, cook the bacon until almost crisp.
Stir in the remaining candied bacon ingredients and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
To prepare the Brussels sprouts;
In a second large skillet, saute the prepared Brussels sprouts in the oil and butter over medium/high heat. Season with salt and pepper and stir occasionally.
Reduce the heat to medium and cover the pan. Allow the Brussels sprouts to cook, covered, for 5-7 minutes (or until your desired doneness).
Uncover and spoon the sweet and spicy candied bacon into the Brussels sprouts and stir well to heat through.
Serve hot.
Tools and equipment;
2 large skillets, wooden spoon, measuring cups, measuring spoons, cutting board and chef's knife, cover (or foil) for the skillet.
Serving: 1 | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 891mg | Potassium: 466mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 755IU | Vitamin C: 70.2mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1.4mg