Easy Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
Easy Balsamic Brussels Sprouts is sauteed on the stove in a mixture of bacon grease and butter, resulting in a crispy caramelized side dish that’s quick and easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners. These Brussels Sprouts take on a nutty flavor during the cooking process, and the salty bacon is a delightful contrast with the Balsamic Vinegar — who knew Brussels sprouts with bacon could taste this good?
INGREDIENTS TO MAKE IT
- Brussels Sprouts
- Bacon
- Bacon Grease
- Butter
- Garlic Powder
- Parmesan Cheese
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
HOW TO PREPARE EASY BALSAMIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS?
Pan-fry bacon, let it cool, crumble, and set it aside. Wash and shred/chop the Brussels Sprouts. In addition, to the Dutch oven heat the bacon grease and melt butter.
Add Brussels Sprouts and saute until they begin to get soft.
Stir in the crumbled bacon to the pan.
Sprinkle the Parmesan Cheese and Garlic Powder in the pan.
Stir everything together and drizzle the balsamic reduction add the salt and pepper to taste.
WHAT DO YOU SERVE WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS?
Let’s talk about the main course! One of my favorite things to serve with Brussels Sprouts is a recipe for Tender Sirloin Beef Roast! We also have a great recipe for Pecan Crusted Dijon Baked Salmon. If you want to get in veggies, then this is great with a green side salad, fill it with your favorite chopped-up vegetables and dressing. Other options are the most amazing Oven Baked Chicken Wings!
HOW TO STORE AND REHEAT BRUSSELS SPROUTS?
Allow the Brussels sprouts to cool completely. Transfer them to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave on high in two-minute increments stirring in between until the leftovers are properly reheated.
Easy Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
Equipment
- Dutch Oven or Large Sauce Pan
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds Brussels Sprouts Fresh(cleaned and chopped)
- 1 Pound Bacon (pre-cooked and crumbled)
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Bacon Greased(reserved from frying earlier)
- ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Drizzle Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Pre-cook the bacon until crispy. Let cook on a paper towel and crumble. Set this aside for later.
- Wash and shred/chop your Brussels Sprouts.
- Melt the butter and bacon grease in the dutch oven on medium heat.
- Add the Brussels Sprouts and saute until they begin to soften.
- Add the bacon to the pan stirring well.
- Add the parmesan cheese and garlic powder to the pan.
- Drizzle Balsamic Vinegar and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.