Brussels sprouts with bacon

Brussels sprouts with bacon is the ultimate easy side dish for any meal and is perfect for the festive season.

Brussels sprouts with bacon

Ingredients Needed

  • Brussels Sprouts.
  • Bacon. I used streaky bacon.
  • Chicken broth/vegetable stock.
  • Fresh garlic cloves.
  • Salt and black pepper.
  • Fresh lemon juice. A splash of Balsamic vinegar or Balsamic glaze will be delicious too.
Brussel sprouts

How to make Brussels sprouts with bacon

In a large skillet or frying pan, fry the chopped bacon until crisp then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Pour off the bacon fat, leaving a few tablespoons of bacon grease behind. Add the halved brussels sprouts and cook until golden, tossing the pan every few minutes to ensure even browning. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Pour in the stock then partially cover with a lid and allow to cook until the sprouts are fork tender and the stock has been absorbed. Add the bacon back to the pan then season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice then serve.

Can I make this ahead?

The bacon brussels sprouts are definitely best serve immediately but leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in a hot pan, in the microwave or in an air fryer. To prepare ahead, cook to recipe instructions then transfer to a baking sheet and cover with foil. Reheat in a hot oven before serving.

Serving Suggestions

Brussels sprouts are the perfect side dish for a variety of side dishes. We love it during the holidays with roast chicken or roast turkey. It’s delicious served with steak and pork chops with mashed potatoes for a simple weeknight dinner.

Crispy fried bacon

Brussels Sprouts Recipes

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Brussels sprouts with bacon

Brussels sprouts with bacon is the ultimate easy side dish for any meal and is perfect for the festive season.
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Course: Sides, Vegetables
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer brussels sprouts, air fryer brussels sprouts recipe, brussels sprouts with bacon
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Calories: 157kcal
Author: Alida Ryder
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • ½ lb / 250g bacon finely chopped
  • 2 lb / 1kg brussels sprouts halved and trimmed
  • 1 cup / 250ml chicken stock / vegetable stock
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1-2 tbsp lemon juice to taste

Instructions

  • In a large skillet/pan set over medium-high heat, fry the bacon until crisp and golden.
  • Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside. Pour off the bacon grease, leaving 2 tablespoons behind.
  • Add the brussels sprouts to the pan and cook until golden brown, tossing every few minutes to ensure even browning.
  • Pour in the stock and season to taste then partially cover and allow to simmer gently for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the lid then simmer until the stock has evaporated and the sprouts are tender but not mushy.
  • Add the crispy bacon back to the pan then season with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 97mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg