Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Keto bacon Brussels sprouts! Delicious side dishes don’t get any better than this. 😊

If you want your husband to take you out to dinner, don’t cook up his favorite restaurant dish at home. Just kidding.

One of our favorite local restaurants makes an extraordinary side dish of Brussels sprouts with bacon. Savoring all the flavors and ingredients, I decided to try and copy it in my kitchen.

And the next time we went to the restaurant, I noticed that John didn’t order their Brussels sprouts. “Why should I order theirs, when I can get it at home?” 😊

You’re going to love this vegetable side too.

What ingredients will you need?

You’ll need only four ingredients: Brussels sprouts, bacon, butter, garlic, and a little salt.

Instructions

*Free printable recipe card is available at the end of the post.

Here’s how we make them.

First, trim off the outer leaves of the Brussels sprouts and cut off the knobby ends. Then cut each Brussels sprout in half. Boil the Brussels sprouts in an inch of water for 4 minutes. Then set them aside.

Fancy bacon as much as I do? Go ahead and cook the whole package. I like Applegate Sunday bacon because it doesn’t contain any nitrites or chemical preservatives.

Now cut your bacon into bite-size pieces and cook over a medium heat until crispy. When your bacon is done, transfer the bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate with a paper towel to drain. 

Next, melt your butter in the same pan. Add garlic and Brussels sprouts cut side down and brown about 2 minutes. Then toss with garlic and sprinkle with salt. Finally, return your bacon to the pan and toss to combine.

And that’s it. Easy peasy.

Pro tips and recipe notes

• Trim off the outer leaves of the Brussels sprouts, cut off the knobby ends and rinse well in a bowl of cold water before cutting each in half.
• Boil the Brussels sprouts in an inch of water to tenderize them before browning.
• For a dairy-free option, you can substitute extra-virgin olive oil instead of butter.

I hope you enjoy this dish. It fits right into a keto way of eating, paleo, and gluten-free because it’s low carb and full of fiber. Have a happy and healthy week.

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Bacon Brussels Sprouts

You can never go wrong with bacon, right? These super easy Brussels sprouts are always an instant hit with adults and kids alike. And they're keto because they're low carb and full of fiber.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Brussels sprouts with bacon, how to cook brussels sprouts, how to trim brussels sprouts

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 130kcal

Author Barbara Bianchi

Ingredients

• 1 pound of Brussels sprouts
• 8- ounce package of bacon
• 3 tablespoons butter *see note for dairy-free option
• 1 clove garlic minced
• salt to taste

Instructions

• Trim off the outer leaves of the Brussels sprouts and cut off the knobby ends. Then cut each Brussels sprout in half.
• Boil Brussels sprouts in 1 inch of water for 4 minutes. Set aside.
• Cut bacon into bite size pieces and cook over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Melt butter in the same pan. Add garlic and Brussels sprouts cut side down and brown about 2 minutes.
• Then toss with garlic and sprinkle with salt.
• Finally, return bacon to the pan and toss to combine. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

• Trim off the outer leaves of the Brussels sprouts, cut off the knobby ends and rinse well in cold water before cutting each in half.
• Boil the Brussels sprouts in an inch of water to tenderize before browning.
• For a dairy-free option, you can substitute extra-virgin olive oil instead of butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g

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