Although I’m a summer girl at heart, I do get awfully excited when fall produce starts popping up in the grocery store. Take advantage of the change in seasons and make Maple-Bacon Brussels Sprouts — an EASY yet incredible fall side dish! This recipe is everything you think it is and more. The combination of bacon, brussels sprouts and a drizzle of maple syrup cannot be missed, but what’s also incredible is that all you have to do is toss everything into a skillet then let it cook together! The bacon sizzles and crisps as the brussels sprouts soften and braise in the savory bacon fat. Add minced garlic and a drizzle of pure maple syrup and you’re going to be in fall-inspired, side dish heaven.
I’ve been making this super easy side dish a lot over the past couple of weeks. I let it sizzle on the burner next to whatever I’m cooking as the main dish for dinner giving it a stir every now again. Simple and scrumptious. What more could you ask for?
Start by adding 3 slices chopped bacon to a large, 12″ skillet then turn the heat to medium.
As soon as the bacon begins to sizzle, add a 9oz bag sliced brussels sprouts. I don’t use these bags of pre-sliced brussels sprouts for any of my raw brussels sprouts salads – they’re not shaved thin enough for my liking to eat raw – but for cooked dishes like this one they are SO convenient. That said, if you can’t find these bags (I think Trader Joe’s has a version too,) you can slice 12oz whole brussels sprouts which should equal roughly 9oz after trimming.
Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to help the bacon continue to sizzle, then cook until the bacon is crisp and brussels sprouts are golden brown and tender, 20-25 minutes, stirring every now and again. Season with salt and lots of black pepper.
Last step is to add 2 cloves minced or pressed garlic then saute for 1 minute, followed by drizzling in a scant Tablespoon pure maple syrup. Stir to combine then serve. I hope you love this EASY, mouthwatering, fall-friendly side dish recipe — enjoy!
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