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Bacon Brussels Sprouts are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines Brussels sprouts with sweet honey and savory bacon.

Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Bacon Brussels Sprouts are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines Brussels sprouts with sweet honey and savory bacon.
Servings: 4 people
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

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. 
  • 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. 
  • 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!

Notes

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.