This recipe for Bacon Cranberry Brussels Sprouts with Apples is absolutely delicious! It’s a side dish recipe that everyone is sure to love!
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I know a lot of people who turn their nose up at the idea of eating Brussels sprouts. They definitely have a bad reputation, but I’m certain it’s probably because they weren’t cooked correctly. I’ll admit, I was afraid to try them for a long time. But, once I did, I never looked back.
I used to only eat boiled Brussels Sprouts. Don’t ask me why I thought that made them taste better at the time. I have since come to my senses and now will only make them either roasted in the oven, or pan-seared like in this recipe for Bacon Cranberry Brussels Sprouts with Apples. I love them with just olive oil, salt, and pepper, but every once in awhile it’s fun to up the ante! This easy recipe is really great this time of the year and also makes a beautiful side dish for holiday meals!
Bacon and Brussels go hand-in-hand in a lot of recipes, but I also wanted to add a lot of the flavors popular during this time of the year. Once again, cranberries have found their way into another recipe this year! Be sure to also check out this Apple Cranberry Walnut stuffing recipe, and this appetizer recipe if you love this little berry as much as I obviously do! I also tossed some apples and maple syrup into the mix. I like the tartness of Granny Smith apples, especially with the cranberries, but any type of apple will do!
Bacon Cranberry Brussels Sprouts with Apples
Prep!
There’s a little chopping to get done before you start cooking. Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts and either cut them in half or quarters. Mince the shallot and chop the bacon into small pieces, as well as the apple.
Create!
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel lined plate. Drain all of the excess bacon grease except for about 1 Tablespoon.
Add the shallot and cook for about 1 minute.
Add the Brussels sprouts and cook for about 5 minutes, or until slightly browned and tender.
Mix the bacon back into the Brussels sprouts as well as the apples and cranberries. Drizzle on the maple syrup and stir well to combine.
Present!
Carefully spoon out the Bacon Cranberry Brussels Sprouts onto a serving dish. This recipe is full of color so a simple white serving tray is all you really need!
Enjoy!
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Bacon Cranberry Brussels Sprouts with Apples
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound bacon
- 1 medium shallot
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 1 medium apple * I use Granny Smith but any type works
- 1/4 Cup dried cranberries
- 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
Instructions
- PREP: There’s a little chopping to get done before you start cooking. Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts and either cut them in half or quarters. Mince the shallot and chop the bacon into small pieces, as well as the apple.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel lined plate. Drain all of the excess bacon grease except for about 1 Tablespoon.
- Add the shallot and cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Add the Brussels sprouts and cook for about 5 minutes, or until slightly browned and tender.
- Mix the bacon back into the Brussels sprouts as well as the apples and cranberries. Drizzle on the maple syrup and stir well to combine and heat through.
- Carefully spoon out the Bacon Cranberry Brussels Sprouts onto a serving dish and enjoy!
