CELEBRATION BRUSSELS SPROUTS

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This recipe hits all the flavor points and makes a fantastic Thanksgiving or Christmas side. Plus, you have to love a dish that requires minimal effort and doesn't take up oven space. Omit the bacon if you need a vegetarian option. -Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
2 large apples (Fuji or Braeburn), chopped
1/3 cup dried cranberries
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3/4 cup chopped hazelnuts or pecans, toasted

Steps:

Combine Brussels sprouts, apples, cranberries and 1/4 cup bacon. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, syrup, oil, salt and pepper; pour over Brussels sprouts mixture, tossing to coat. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low, stirring once, until sprouts reach desired tenderness, 2-4 hours. To serve, sprinkle with hazelnuts and remaining bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.