BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON & GARLIC

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When we have company, these sprouts are my go-to side dish because they look and taste fantastic. Fancy them up a notch with pancetta instead of bacon. -Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts (about 10 cups)
8 bacon strips, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Trim Brussels sprouts. Cut sprouts lengthwise in half; cut crosswise into thin slices. In a 6-qt. Dutch oven or stockpot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds longer. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., Add Brussels sprouts to bacon drippings; cook and stir until sprouts begin to brown lightly, 4-6 minutes. Stir in broth, salt and pepper; cook, covered, until Brussels sprouts are tender, 4-6 minutes longer. Stir in bacon mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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