Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Elevate your veggie side dish game with these irresistible maple bacon Brussels sprouts, featuring crispy bacon, sweet maple syrup and crumbly goat cheese.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 5 strips thick cut bacon
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 oz goat cheese crumbled
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a cast iron skillet or heavy bottom pan over medium low heat. Add bacon and cook for 5-7 minutes, flip and cook an additional 5 minutes, or until crispy.
- While the bacon is cooking, prepare the Brussels sprouts by cutting off the stems, removing the tough outer leaves and cutting in half lengthwise.
- Remove the bacon and drain on a paper towel lined plate. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
- Add the Brussels sprouts to the pan, ensure most are cut side down and cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes, toss and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the walnuts, salt and pepper to the pan, toss and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the walnuts have toasted.
- Turn off the heat and add the maple syrup and crumbled bacon. Quickly toss to coat the Brussels sprouts.
- Transfer everything to a serving dish and top with crumbled goat cheese. Serve immediately.