GARLIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CRISPY BACON

Garlic Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon image

Pan-fry Brussels sprouts in butter and crispy bacon for a smoky addition to your vegetable side dish. You can add a little of the bacon grease to the dish if you prefer.

Provided by smokey14903

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Brussels Sprouts

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds fresh Brussels sprouts
8 slices bacon
1 teaspoon butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons butter

Steps:

Cut an 'X' in the core end of each Brussels sprout. Set sprouts aside.
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes; drain and cool on paper towels. Crumble.
Heat 1 teaspoon butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts; toss to coat. Stir in broth, salt, and black pepper; cover and cook until Brussels sprouts are tender, 12 to 14 minutes. Drain liquid from pan.
Stir remaining 2 teaspoons butter into Brussels sprouts mixture until melted. Mix in bacon and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 19.1 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 430.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g