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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic

Name: Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise; 6 slices bacon, or more to taste, thinly sliced; 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste; ⅔ cup reduced balsamic vinegar, divided

Rating: 4.67 stars

54 Ratings
43 Reviews
19 Photos

Delicious glazed sprouts. Our family loves them with lots of bacon. While we do enjoy them prepared lighter, this is a great quick side dish for a special meal. Also perfect for holiday get-togethers.

By JW

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

15 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise
6 slices bacon, or more to taste, thinly sliced
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
⅔ cup reduced balsamic vinegar, divided

Directions

Step 1

Combine Brussels sprouts and bacon in a cast iron skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until Brussels sprouts start to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Drizzle 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar on top.

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Step 2

Transfer Brussels sprouts and bacon to a serving platter; drizzle remaining balsamic vinegar on top.

Cook's Note:

You can also roast these at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

99 calories; protein 6.5g; carbohydrates 13.4g; fat 3.3g; cholesterol 7.6mg; sodium 211.7mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (43)

Most helpful positive review

Julie Aldebol

11/09/2018

I never write reviews because I really don’t want to waste the time. My 12 year old daughter was just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and she is extremely picky when it comes to anything food! So the fact that I got her to not just eat these but to even have seconds is just short of amazing!!! We are a family of five and everyone ate them and equally loved them. I followed the recipe exactly as it was written because I am no chef. Thank you for this delicious recipe!!! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

spitfire

11/01/2019

I used a cast iron skillet, started heating it up on low, then increased to "6". Must have been mistake as I have a very unattractive dish of black brussels spouts. dried cranberries and bacon. Read More

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54 Ratings

5 star values: 40
4 star values: 10
3 star values: 4
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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silvertabby

12/19/2016

I really love roasted Brussel Sprouts and this sautéed version with Bacon and Balsamic is Delicious. I threw in about 2 T of dried Cranberries at the same time I added the Vinegar and let them rehydrate with heat turned off and lid on the pan for a few moments before serving. Read More

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Julie Aldebol

11/09/2018

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Susan Hoeft Medlin

02/13/2017

Very good quick and easy! Read More

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Thomas Johnston

12/26/2016

Great recipe! We added some chopped onion fennel and a little minced garlic. Read More

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Dana Levy

01/29/2018

I also love this. I used turkey bacon as an alternative because I don't eat pork. I also put about 1 tablespoon of honey in with the vinegar to cut the sharpness of it. I also put all the vinegar in at once so it could reduce a bit. Delicious with the changes! Read More

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michael

12/25/2016

This this the 2nd time I've made this and everyone loved it. Read More

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Toni Turner

01/26/2018

Might not make it to the serving dish! YUM! Read More

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spitfire

11/01/2019

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Lawrence M.

02/26/2017

Usually don't like Brussel sprouts but these were awesome. Read More

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Very good quick and easy!

Great recipe! We added some chopped onion fennel and a little minced garlic.

This this the 2nd time I've made this and everyone loved it.

Might not make it to the serving dish! YUM!

I used a cast iron skillet, started heating it up on low, then increased to "6". Must have been mistake as I have a very unattractive dish of black brussels spouts. dried cranberries and bacon.