Bacon-Braised Brussels Sprouts

  5.0 – 4 reviews  • Vegetable
Level: Easy
Total: 50 min
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Easy
Total: 50 min
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, washed,and cut in half
  2. 4 ounces (about 1/2 cup) bacon, cut into small squares
  3. 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed, plus 2 cloves, roughly chopped
  4. 4 sprigs thyme, plus 2 sprigs thyme, leaves only, chopped
  5. 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  6. Kosher salt
  7. Freshly ground black pepper
  8. 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  9. 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  10. 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  11. 2 sprigs rosemary, leaves only, chopped
  12. Extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Take a large pan and set over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until fat renders 2 to 3 minutes. Add the smashed garlic clove, thyme sprigs and Brussels sprouts and cook gently until slightly caramelized. Add stock and reduce heat to a simmer. Season with salt and a little pepper, cover and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until tender. Remove lid and add a splash of vinegar and reduce until syrupy, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. After Brussels sprouts are done cooking, put them in oven safe dish. In sheet tray and toss bread crumbs with rosemary, thyme leaves and chopped garlic, then drizzle with a little olive oil and salt and pepper. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture and Parmigiano over Brussels sprouts and bake in a hot oven until golden and crispy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 400
Total Fat 23 g
Saturated Fat 8 g
Carbohydrates 32 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Sugar 7 g
Protein 20 g
Cholesterol 31 mg
Sodium 874 mg
Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 400
Total Fat 23 g
Saturated Fat 8 g
Carbohydrates 32 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Sugar 7 g
Protein 20 g
Cholesterol 31 mg
Sodium 874 mg

Reviews

Travis Turner
This is SO DELICIOUS!- Last time I made it I added a chopped leek..this is perfect for Christmas.
Matthew Herrera
Absolutely delicious! Will definitely make again!
Virginia Montgomery
Everyone in my family loves it when I make this! Thanksgiving, any holiday, anytime. The bacon gives it a little extra oomph, the baking with bread crumbs in top finishes it perfectly.
Austin Barrett
Loved this recipe , took a little extra time and effort but really worth it

 

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