Description
Sweet, smoky, crispy Brussels sprouts glazed with maple syrup and tossed with bacon — the ultimate cozy fall side dish that even picky eaters will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 2 strips thick-cut Applewood smoked bacon
- ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional add-ins:
- Crushed red pepper
- Candied pecans
- Dried cranberries
Instructions
- Cut bacon into ½-inch cubes and cook in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Set aside and leave about 1 tablespoon bacon grease in the pan.
- Trim and halve Brussels sprouts. Peel outer leaves if discolored. Rinse and pat dry.
- Place Brussels sprouts cut-side down in the skillet with bacon grease. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sear for 5–7 minutes without moving, flip, and cook another 5–7 minutes until golden and tender.
- Whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl.
- Return bacon to pan, pour glaze over everything, and stir to coat evenly.
- Simmer on low for 2–3 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly. Serve warm.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the skillet for crispier sprouts. Use real maple syrup for best flavor. Add pecans or cranberries for festive flair. Make it vegetarian by omitting bacon and using smoked paprika with olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg