Ingredients
Scale
1 lb fresh Brussels sprouts, halved
4–5 slices thick-cut bacon
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Optional: balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
1. Trim and halve Brussels sprouts.
2. Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, then remove and set aside.
3. Add olive oil to bacon drippings in skillet.
4. Sauté Brussels sprouts cut side down for 5–7 minutes.
5. Add garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook 5 more minutes.
6. Crumble bacon, add to skillet, and toss together.
7. Drizzle balsamic glaze if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh Brussels sprouts for best texture.
For a roasted version, spread on a sheet pan and bake at 425°F for 20–25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg