Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots

November 15, 2024

These Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots are a flavorful and satisfying side dish that combines crispy, golden Brussels sprouts with savory shallots and smoky bacon. The dish starts with rendering bacon until perfectly crisp, leaving behind just enough fat to sauté the shallots and sprouts to caramelized perfection.

A squeeze of lemon juice brightens the flavors, while the crumbled bacon adds a salty crunch to every bite. Served hot, this dish is a crowd-pleaser—perfect alongside roasted meats or as a bold, standalone veggie side that even skeptics will love.

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Ingredients:

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	2slices bacon cut in small slices (center cut preferred)
	1.5pounds brussels sprouts trimmed, halved
	1tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
	4servings salt and pepper
	1large shallot peeled, thinly sliced

Directions

Cook the Bacon

In a large skillet, add the bacon and cook over medium heat until golden brown and crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving a little bacon fat in the pan.

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Sauté the Shallots

Add the shallots to the skillet and cook over medium heat until softened and tender, about 3-4 minutes.

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Cook the Brussels Sprouts

Add the Brussels sprouts to the skillet and sauté over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sprouts are golden brown and slightly crispy on the outside, about 5-7 minutes.

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Season and Serve

1. Squeeze a bit of fresh lemon juice over the Brussels sprouts and season with salt and pepper to taste. | 2. Crumble the cooked bacon and toss it into the skillet with the Brussels sprouts. | 3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.