Talia Bunting

Gather. Cook. Eat. Repeat.

  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Travel
  • Essentials
  • Investing

Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts for Thanksgiving

November 13, 2015 by Talia Bunting 5 Comments

Do you remember the first time you tried brussels sprouts and thought, “what the? I thought these were supposed to be disgusting.” I do. I watched some chef make them on Top Chef and decided to try them myself. They instantly became my favorite vegetable. I still can’t get my dad to love them (too many traumatic memories of boiled brussels sprouts), but I keep trying. Maybe if I coat them in Sriracha.

But seriously, what’s not to love about these maple bacon brussels sprouts? Bacon is delicious. Brussels sprouts are delicious. And maple syrup is one of the four major food groups. I don’t know what else you want in life (except for maybe world peace).

Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

My Notes on Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

This recipe is specific to Thanksgiving, but if your oven is not in use, then you can roast the sprouts in the oven to save time. You could also do them a day ahead and just reheat the next day.

If sprouts are large, slice into quarters and make sure they cook through, cause have you ever tried raw brussels sprouts? Yuck. (Unless of course they’re shaved and made into a salad, then yum.)

5.0 from 1 reviews
Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts
 
Save Print
Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
20 mins
Total time
35 mins
 
Serves: 5 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound of brussel sprouts
  • 8 ounces of bacon, bacon fat reserved
  • ½ cup of dried cranberries
  • 3 tablespoons of maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons of cold butter
  • kosher salt
  • olive oil
Instructions
  1. Clean sprouts and slice in half or quarters (depending on size). Toss in olive oil and salt and sauté until golden brown.
  2. In cast iron skillet cook bacon, set aside and chop. Leave bacon fat in pan.
  3. Once sprouts are finished cooking add butter to fat and melt. Then add maple syrup to bacon fat on low heat . Add sprouts, cranberries and bacon and toss in glaze.
  4. May be made ahead and reheated.
3.5.3208

 

Filed Under: All Recipes, Side Dishes

« Sauteed Broccoli and Mushrooms in a Sherry Cream Sauce
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie »

Comments

  1. Dad says

    November 13, 2015 at 8:07 am

    As Brian Regan says, Bacon is the fairy dust of the food family. It can transform even something that tastes as questionable as a brussels sprout.

    Reply
    • Talia Bunting says

      November 13, 2015 at 10:43 am

      bacon and sriracha. but wasn’t it gaffigan? should have included that clip in the blog. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaK9bjLy3v4

      Reply
  2. Ashley P says

    November 13, 2015 at 12:13 pm

    so dang good! not too sweet, either. just right!

    Reply
    • Talia Bunting says

      November 15, 2015 at 2:18 pm

      yay! i’m so glad you guys liked them!:)

      Reply

Trackbacks

  1. The Top Ten Pantry Staples Always in My Kitchen - Talia Bunting says:
    January 22, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    […] salads, salad dressings, quiche and the quantities in those will not be impactful. Also these Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts will change your life. I buy thick cut bacon at Costco for about three dollars a pound. When I […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Rate this recipe:  

Hi! I'm Talia. I like learning. Right now I'm learning about investing and wine. Join along here!

About Talia Bunting >>

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Join My Investing Team

Subscribe to be the first to know about my latest investment ideas, what I'm learning, and my journey to becoming an investor.

Categories

Homemade Tomato Soup Using Canned Tomatoes

How to Become an Investor: Day 2 - How do you analyze a stock?

How Do You Analyze a Stock? No really, how?

Atlanta Dining Guide

Atlanta Dining Guide

Archives

Connect

You don't need a culinary degree to make​ ​sophisticated food. I want to​ ​improve your food education.​ Sometimes I travel ​and wear new clothes, and I'll tell you about that, too.
Read More…

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
How to Become an Investor: Day 2 - How do you analyze a stock?
Atlanta Dining Guide
Lamb Tacos with Preserved Lemons and Fenugreek Aioli
Five Last Minutes Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Double Chocolate Fudgy Brownies

Copyright © 2023 · Foodie Pro Theme by Shay Bocks · Built on the Genesis Framework · Powered by WordPress