How to Make Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Brussels sprouts often get a bad rap as a less-than-desirable vegetable, but when prepared the right way, they can be a game-changer at the dinner table. This recipe for Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon takes those little green orbs to a whole new level, transforming them into a mouthwatering side dish that even the pickiest eaters will love.

There's something about the combination of Brussels sprouts and bacon that just works. The smoky, salty flavor of the bacon pairs perfectly w...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • ½ cup crumbled cooked bacon
  • 2 tablespoons powdered chicken bouillon
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup Chardonnay wine

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Melt butter with olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic in butter mixture until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes; add Brussels sprouts and sauté until slightly browned on edges, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle bacon, chicken bouillon, red pepper flakes, and black pepper over sprouts mixture; stir and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in wine.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until sprouts are desired tenderness, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    221 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 613mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 99mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 574mg