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!
In a large skillet, melt the butter and cook the shallots over medium heat until tender.
Add 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 salt and pepper.
Sprinkle bacon and 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 & AdditionsI 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.