Crispy Brussel Sprouts with Apples and Bacon

Recipe author: Gracie Schatz

Category: Side Dish

Preparation Time: 20 minutes  

Cooking Time: 50 minutes

These crispy Brussels sprouts with apples and bacon are a delicious and savory side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal. The combination of crispy sprouts, sweet apples, and smoky bacon is irresistible!

Ingredients:

- 1 lb Brussels Sprouts, cleaned and cut in half

- 4 strips Bacon, cut into 1" pieces

- 1 large Red Onion, diced

- 2 Green Apples, peeled and diced into 1/2" cubes (place in a container with water and a squeeze of lemon juice to keep submerged)

- 1/4 cup Neutral Oil

- 3 Tbsp Dijon Mustard

- 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

- 2 Tbsp Honey

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.

2. Toss the sliced Brussels sprouts with the oil and about 1 Tbsp salt. Place them face side down on a sheet tray and bake for 30 minutes.

3. While the Brussels are baking, sauté the bacon in a large non-stick or cast iron pan until it releases its fat and starts to turn golden. Add the diced onion and cook until the bacon is crispy and the onion is tender, about 10 minutes.

4. After thirty minutes, remove the Brussels sprouts from the oven. Toss them with the onions, bacon, and chopped apple (discard the water), and return to the oven for 10-15 minutes, until the Brussels sprouts look nice and crispy.

5. In a large serving bowl, mix up the honey, mustard, vinegar, and any residual bacon fat left in the pan. Once the Brussels sprouts are crispy, toss them in this dressing and serve immediately. Yum!