Sweet, nutty braised Brussels sprouts with crispy bacon, butter and cheese make the ultimate side dish for any meal and is perfect for the festive season.
Course Sides, Vegetables
Prep Time 10minutes
Cook Time 15minutes
Total Time 25minutes
Servings 8-10
Author Alida Ryder
Ingredients
250gbaconfinely chopped
1kgbrussels sproutshalved and trimmed
350mlstock of your choice
salt & pepper to taste
1tablespoonbuttercubed
1/2cupgrated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Fry the bacon in a large, hot frying pan until crisp and golden.
Remove from the pan then fry the brussels sprouts until they are golden brown.
Pour in the stock and season to taste then 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, butter and cheese and stir well.