Maple bacon brussels sprouts are a quick stovetop side dish to make this fall. Sliced brussels sprouts are sautéed with crumbled bacon, onions, and a hint of sweet maple syrup.
Recipe summary
Flavor: Sauteed brussels sprouts and onions are tossed with salty crumbled bacon in a sweet maple syrup glaze.
Made on the stove top: Sliced brussels sprouts cook quickly on the stovetop - no need to preheat the oven!
Serves: 4 people
Similar to: Parmesan Brussels Sprouts, Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts Salad
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Ingredients and substitutions
- Bacon - We're utilizing the grease of the bacon to cook our brussels sprouts, as well as the saltiness to help season the dish. If you'd like to omit the bacon from the recipe, you'll need to add about a tablespoon of cooking oil as well as some salt to taste.
- Brussels sprouts - You'll need to trim the ends of your brussels sprouts and slice them in half before beginning. If your brussels sprouts are very large, you may want to quarter them for quicker cooking.
- Maple syrup - Can be substituted with honey if desired.
- Onion - Adds flavor to the dish. I don't recommend omitting it.
- Pepper - Enhances the flavor of the brussels sprouts. You can also add salt to taste, but I don't find it necessary due to the addition of the bacon grease in this recipe.
How to make Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
- Brown bacon pieces in a pan over medium heat. Set bacon aside but leave the grease.
- Add brussels sprouts, onions, and pepper to the pan and toss to coat with grease.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes or until sprouts are cooked and browned evenly.
- Remove from heat and stir in bacon and maple syrup. Stir to coat and serve immediately.
Tips and tricks
Reduce prep time - Trim and slice your brussels sprouts a day ahead of time and store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Browning too quickly? - Turn the heat down slightly. Every stovetop is different, so you may need to adjust the temperature slightly to ensure your brussels sprouts don't burn on the outside before they've softened on the inside.
To make less sweet - This dish is lightly sweetened as is, but the maple syrup can be cut in half for barely a hint of sweetness. Maple syrup can also be omitted entirely if desired.
Frequently asked questions
Leftover brussels sprouts will keep for about 3 days in the refrigerator.
This dish is lightly sweetened as written, but you're welcome to omit the maple syrup entirely if desired.
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Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and sliced in half
- ½ small onion, diced
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- In a saute pan over medium heat, add chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Remove bacon pieces and set aside, leaving bacon grease in the pan.
- Add brussels sprouts, onions, and pepper to pan and stir to coat with bacon grease. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring and flipping brussels sprouts as needed to cook evenly.
- Remove from heat and add cooked bacon back to the pan. Drizzle with maple syrup. Stir to coat and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Bite sized: If brussels sprouts are very large, slice into quarters to help cook through quickly.
- Sweetness: Maple syrup can be substituted with honey.
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