Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apple

Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible recipe for Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apple! Perfectly caramelized Brussels sprouts meet crispy, smoky bacon and the natural sweetness of diced Honeycrisp or Fuji apples in a symphony of contrasting flavors and textures. A touch of apple cider vinegar and honey adds a tangy-sweet glaze that ties everything together, while fresh garlic infuses the dish with aromatic depth. This quick and easy skillet recipe, ready in just 35 minutes, is ideal for weeknight dinners yet impressive enough for holiday feasts. Serve it warm as a vibrant, crowd-pleasing accompaniment to roasted meats or hearty vegetarian mains! Keywords: Brussels sprouts with bacon, apple and Brussels sprouts recipe, easy side dish, caramelized Brussels sprouts, bacon and apple skillet.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Brussels sprouts
• 150 grams Thick-cut bacon
• 1 large Apple (sweet variety, such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the Brussels sprouts by trimming off the tough stems and removing any damaged outer leaves. Cut them in half lengthwise.

Step 2

Dice the bacon into small, bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Core and dice the apple into 1 cm (1/2 inch) cubes. Set aside.

Step 4

Peel and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 5

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced bacon and cook until golden and crispy, stirring occasionally. Remove the cooked bacon from the skillet with a slotted spoon and drain it on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet.

Step 6

Add the olive oil to the skillet with the bacon grease and increase the heat to medium-high. Add the Brussels sprouts, placing them cut-side down in the pan. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, undisturbed, until the cut sides are deeply caramelized.

Step 7

Stir the sprouts and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until they are browned and tender but not mushy. Reduce the heat to medium.

Step 8

Add the apple cubes and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are slightly softened and the garlic is fragrant.

Step 9

Drizzle the apple cider vinegar and honey over the Brussels sprouts and apples. Stir well to evenly coat all ingredients.

Step 10

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add the cooked bacon back into the skillet and toss everything together.

Step 11

Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(909.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1238.2

Total Fat 87.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 107.1mg	0%
Sodium 3417.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 77.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.0g	0%
Total Sugars 39.6g
Protein 37.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 156.0mg	0%
Iron 3.6mg	0%
Potassium 528.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.1%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 24.9%