How to Make Brussels Sprouts in a Sherry Bacon Cream Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Brussels sprouts are a much-maligned vegetable, often dismissed as bitter and flavorless. However, when prepared properly, they can be a delightful and satisfying addition to any meal. This recipe for Brussels Sprouts in a Sherry Bacon Cream Sauce is sure to change the minds of even the most devoted Brussels sprouts skeptics.

What sets this recipe apart is the rich and decadent cream sauce, infused with the nutty flavor of sherry and the savory goodness of crispy bacon. The creaminess...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 7 cremini mushrooms, chopped, or more to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup cream sherry

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 4

  • Dissolve 1 tablespoon salt in enough water to cover Brussels sprouts in a large bowl. Allow to soak for 1 hour. Drain off water, then toss sprouts in olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper to coat thoroughly. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until just beginning to brown at the edges, 5 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add shallot and mushrooms; cook and stir until shallot turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in cream and sherry; stir until well combined. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half and sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • While sauce is cooking, arrange Brussels sprouts, cut-side down, onto a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer sprouts to sauce and toss to coat. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
  • Nutrition

    371 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 60mg
    • Sodium: 2190mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 99mg
    • Calcium: 78mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 677mg