Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Bacon
Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon is an AMAZING side dish. Fresh sprouts paired with delicate shallots, salty bacon and a bit of parmesan - these take a childhood dread to DELIGHT!
Servings 4
Calories 154kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 shallot (diced finely) (can sub ½ an onion)
- 1 pound cleaned and halved brussels sprouts cleaned and halved
- salt and pepper
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter and cook the 1 shallot (diced finely) over medium heat until tender.
- Add 1 pound cleaned and halved brussels sprouts, and put the lid on the skillet, and let cook for around 8 minutes (stirring occasionally)
- Let the sprouts get brown on the bottom.
- When they're cooked to your preferred level of doneness - remove from the heat and season with ssalt and pepper
- Sprinkle ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon and 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese over the top, serve.
Notes
If you find your sprouts are burning (gasp!), add a little stock to the pan, and place a lid over the top.
If you prefer to bake in the oven, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Grab a baking sheet (aka sheet pan) and drizzle with olive oil. Roast the Brussels sprouts until tender and browned. Your cooking time will vary based on oven temps, but this should be a 15 minute kind of deal.
Substitutions & Additions
I use thick cut bacon for this recipe.
If you don't have or can't find shallots, no worries! Just use a white or yellow onion. The shallot has a slightly milder flavor, but an onion will be just fine.
Use freshly grated parmesan vs the bagged stuff - makes a huge difference!
Freshly ground pepper is a wonderful addition to this.
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1140IU | Vitamin C: 96.9mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1.7mg
