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Honey Bacon Brussels Sprouts are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the nutty taste of Brussels sprouts with the sweetness of honey and the savory goodness of bacon. I’ve got both an air-fryer recipe and a stovetop recipe for you!
Bacon Brussels Sprouts
This delicious side dish harmonizes tender Brussels sprouts with crisp edges, presenting a delightful fusion of textures. These are wonderful for Thanksgiving, but also perfect vegetables in the summer!
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Ingredients:
- Brussels sprouts
- Bacon and bacon grease (or premade bacon with canola oil)
- Honey
- Salt & pepper
- Optional: parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions:
Trim off the base of Brussels sprouts and cut sprouts in half.
Optional: Soak in water for 10 minutes for a softer center. Pat dry.
In a skillet, cook the bacon. Be sure to keep the bacon grease! With a knife and cutting board, chop the bacon into crumbles.
Cooking Methods
If you’re making these in an air fryer, toss the chopped bacon, bacon grease, and Brussels sprouts together in a mixing bowl. Arrange sprouts in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for about 15 minutes or until browned, tossing once or twice.
If you’re making them stovetop, add the sprouts to the pan with the bacon grease. Simmer for 5 minutes and then add the crumbled bacon back in. Cook until tender.
Place the cooked Brussels sprouts in a serving bowl and drizzle them with some honey!
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, place on a lightly oiled baking sheet in a 350° oven for about 5 minutes.
Recipe Tips
Optional: Sprinkle fresh parmesan cheese on top once served.
If you prefer a much softer sprout, boil in salted water for 5 minutes. Drain and gently press in a strainer to remove as much excess water as possible. Use a paper towel and squeeze gently to remove as much surface water as possible. The more water you’re able to remove, the crispier the exterior will become.
Spritz with a citrus of your choice for an added dimension of flavor. Lemon brings a bright note that cuts through the richness of the sprouts and bacon. Orange adds a sweet note to compliment the savoriness.
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Bacon Brussels Sprouts Recipe
Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Equipment
- Skillet and/or Air-fryer
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Strainer
- Mixing bowl & spoon
- Nonstick spray (for air fryer recipe)
Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- ½ pound bacon
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: parmesan cheese
Instructions
Air Fryer Recipe
- Trim off the base of Brussels sprouts and cut sprouts in half.
- Optional: Soak in water for 10 minutes for a softer center. Pat dry.Â
- In a skillet, cook the bacon. Remove the cooked bacon but leave the bacon grease in the skillet.
- With a knife and cutting board, chop the bacon into crumbles.
- Toss the chopped bacon, bacon grease, and Brussels sprouts together in a mixing bowl.
- Coat the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray.
- Arrange sprouts in a single layer in the air fryer basket (work in batches if necessary).
- Cook at 375℉ tossing once or twice, for about 15 minutes or until browned.
- Transfer the cooked Brussels sprouts to a serving bowl.
- Add salt and pepper, if desired.
- Drizzle with honey.
- Optional: sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
- Serve immediately, and enjoy!
Stovetop Recipe
- Trim off the base of Brussels sprouts and cut sprouts in half.
- Optional: Soak in water for 10 minutes for a softer center. Pat dry.Â
- In a skillet, cook the bacon. Remove the cooked bacon but leave the bacon grease in the skillet
- With a knife and cutting board, chop the bacon into crumbles.
- Add the Brussels sprouts to the pan with the bacon grease. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped bacon back to the skillet. Cook, uncovered for a few more minutes until the Brussels sprouts reach your desired tenderness.
- Transfer the cooked Brussels sprouts to a serving bowl.
- Add salt and pepper, if desired.
- Drizzle with honey.
- Optional: sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
- Serve immediately, and enjoy!
