Sautéed Brussels Sprouts Recipe | Happy Healthy Eating

These Sautéed Brussels Sprouts It's so good with sweet caramelized onions that you'll have the rest of dinner on the side to serve. The smoky, crispy bacon will be your favorite part!

Why You'll Love These Sautéed Brussels Sprouts

After the holidays, sautéed Brussels sprouts will become part of your regular meal rotation.

• Fast. Your holiday menu needs a 30-minute side dish to prevent things from becoming overwhelming.
• healthy. It’s just fresh Brussels sprouts, onions, and bacon, my friends! No funny ingredients or excess salt.
• Great for parties. Double or triple the recipe in a cast iron skillet for less cleanup.
• Simple but flavorful. Simple seasoning highlights the Brussels sprouts' natural sweetness, while bacon adds crunch and smoky flavor. You don't need more.

what do you need

The leftover bacon fat will become the oil for this easy recipe – it adds irresistible smoky flavor! Check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

• Brussels Sprouts – Choose smaller ones as they tend to be sweeter and more tender.
• bacon – Use your favorite type.
• onion – White or yellow onions are best.
• salt and pepper – Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper will do.

How to Make Bacon Sautéed Brussels Sprouts

Cooking the bacon until perfectly crispy and frying the onions until beautifully browned is what makes this simple side dish special. Check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for more detailed instructions.

• Cook the bacon. Place the pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until browned and crispy. You could also cook it whole and break it into pieces if that's easier. Remove from heat and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Leave the bacon fat in the pan.
• Brown the onions. Add the onions and sauté for 5-7 minutes or until lightly caramelized.

• Add Brussels sprouts. Add the Brussels sprouts to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes or until slightly tender. Don’t be afraid to brown them! Season with salt and pepper.
• Stir in bacon. Add the bacon to the pan and stir to combine.
• Serve. Remove the pot from the heat. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Tips and variations

Brussels sprouts with bacon can easily take on new life with a bit of Parmesan cheese or red pepper flakes, just make sure they're cooked just right.

• Check the color. Avoid Brussels sprouts with yellowing leaves. This means they start to age and lose their freshness, making your dishes bitter.
• Add cheese. Sprinkling the Brussels sprouts with Parmesan or Roquefort cheese gives the dish a slightly cheesier flavor.
• Make it fragrant. Adding 1-2 tablespoons of chopped garlic or shallots provides lots of natural flavor and creates a more complex flavor.
• Even the size. Choose Brussels sprouts that are about the same size so they can heat evenly in the pot, otherwise some will be undercooked and some will be overcooked.
• Use more vegetables. This side dish can be made even more hearty by adding sautéed mushrooms, green beans, carrots, and spinach.
• Add crunch. Top this dish with chopped pecans, almonds, or walnuts for a little nutty crunch in every bite.
• Make it spicy. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or chili oil to taste.

What to Serve with Sautéed Brussels Sprouts

These Tender Sautéed Brussels Sprouts are the perfect easy side dish for your holiday dinner.Serve them with my services Garlic Herb Turkey Breast or Thanksgiving Turkey Hassle-Free Make things nice and easy.If they're for a regular weeknight meal then go ahead and get mine Grilled Filet Mignon or honey glazed salmon.To complete the meal, don’t forget other vegetarian side dishes, like mine Roasted radish or Air Fryer Asparagus.

Store correctly

Sautéed Brussels sprouts should not be frozen as they will become soggy and lose their texture, but you can certainly prepare them ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator.

• refrigerator: Refrigerate cooled leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Do not store longer than this as they will become bitter.
• To reheat them: Place them in the microwave for a minute or until hot. You can also place them in a saucepan, cover and cook over medium-high heat for 7-8 minutes. Top with extra crispy bacon for a freshly cooked feel.

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