Caramelized Brussels Sprouts and Bacon - ★Cooking Recipes★

Brussels sprouts may be on the top of your childs dislike list, but after you make this quick and easy recipe, theyll be begging for more.


Courtesy of Monica Parlee, oldermommystillyummy.com, Quispamsis, N.B.


Directions for: Caramelized Brussels Sprouts and Bacon

Ingredients

1 - 2 lb(s) (675-900 g) brussels sprouts

5 slices bacon, diced

1 Tbsp (15 mL) olive oil

1 Tbsp (15 mL) butter

1 shallot, diced

cup (75 mL) hot water (optional)

lemon

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

Directions

1. Remove outer leaves from brussels sprouts, trim stem end and halve. Leave smaller sprouts whole, cutting an X in stem end to allow heat to penetrate.

2. In large skillet, cook bacon until browned, 3-5 minutes. Remove bacon from skillet, keeping warm. Drain excess grease from skillet, reserving 3 tbsp (45 mL) in pan.

3. Add butter and olive oil to bacon grease. Add shallot; cook until translucent.

4. Add brussels sprouts and saut until golden and tender, yet still slightly firm, about 10 minutes. Be careful not to burn. (Add up to cup (75 mL) hot water to skillet if pan is getting dry and sprouts arent cooking).

5. Add bacon to brussels sprouts.

6. Just before serving, squeeze lemon juice over brussels sprouts and season with salt and pepper.

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