Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Sweet & Spicy Candied Bacon

Sauteed Brussels Sprouts in a white bowl with a spoon.

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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

Cook Time20

Total Time45

Course: Vegetable - Side Dish, Vegetables

Cuisine: American

Keyword: sauteed Brussels sprouts, sauteed Brussels sprouts with candied bacon

Servings:

Calories: 440kcal

Author: Renee Goerger

Ingredients

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

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Instructions

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.

Notes

Tools and equipment;

2 large skillets, wooden spoon, measuring cups, measuring spoons, cutting board and chef's knife, cover (or foil) for the skillet.

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