Stovetop Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
These quick and easy maple bacon Brussels sprouts make the perfect side dish for any occasion—and are a great way to add extra veggies to any meal! Featuring crispy Brussels sprouts and a tangy maple syrup dressing, this delicious side dish is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time of the year!
Six or seven years ago, I decided—for reasons I don’t really remember—that I wanted to start adding a few new dishes to our Thanksgiving menu. After nearly 20 years of having the exact same menu, I guess I thought it was time for a change.
I wanted to create an easy side dish that wasn’t potatoes, featured seasonal flavors, added more variety to our menu, and was quick and easy enough to whip up on Thanksgiving Day without getting in the way of our already large spread. And I’m happy to say that’s exactly what these maple bacon Brussels sprouts are.
They call for just 5 simple ingredients, take less than 20 minutes to make, and so far have been a hit with everyone who’s tried them—even picky eaters!
And while this recipe makes the perfect Thanksgiving side dish, these Brussels sprouts are also a great fall recipe and make a lovely addition to Christmas dinner as well. Though honestly, they’re yummy any time of year!
Whether you’re looking for a dish to serve alongside your Thanksgiving turkey, an easy way to sneak extra veggies in at dinner time, or a quick way to use up Brussels sprouts—or just a new, delicious side to try—this recipe is for you. And it’s sure to be a hit with the whole family!
How To Make Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
- Bacon – Any kind will work, but I love using applewood-smoked bacon!
- Fresh Brussels sprouts – Washed and cut in half
- Maple syrup – Be sure to use 100% pure maple syrup
- Whole grain mustard
- Apple cider vinegar
Directions
Cut your bacon slices into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until golden brown and crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and place it on a plate lined with paper towels.
Place your cut Brussels sprouts into the same skillet, cut side down. Be sure to keep them in a single layer. (You can drain off some of the bacon grease if you think there’s too much—I usually don’t.) Cover the pan and turn up to medium-high heat.
Cook for 10–15 minutes, or until the sprouts are fork-tender and the cut sides are brown and crispy.
While the sprouts are cooking, combine the maple syrup, mustard, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
Once the Brussels sprouts are cooked, reduce the heat. Pour the maple syrup dressing into the pan and give it a gentle stir (you don’t want to mash the Brussels sprouts). Add the crispy bacon pieces back to the pan and stir to combine.
Continue to cook, stirring often, just until the sauce has thickened slightly.
Transfer the finished Brussels sprouts to a serving dish or bowl and serve immediately.
Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Any leftover maple bacon Brussels sprouts can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. They can easily be reheated on the stove or on a rimmed baking sheet in the oven. Just keep in mind they won’t be quite as crispy the next day.
I love serving these sprouts during the holidays, but they’re great any time of year! They pair wonderfully with turkey, roast chicken, sweet potatoes, and goat cheese. I also love eating them with a fried egg for breakfast!
As mentioned above, any kind of bacon works well for this recipe—pepper bacon, smoked bacon, and even thick-cut bacon. Just note that thick-cut bacon will take a bit longer to cook.
You can even use turkey bacon for this recipe, though you will need to add some olive oil or butter to the pan as well before cooking the Brussels sprouts.
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Stovetop Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
- 8 stirps of bacon Any kind will work, but I love using applewood-smoked bacon!
- 1 lb Brussels Sprouts Washed and cut in half
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup Be sure to use 100% pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp whole grain mustard
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Cut your bacon slices into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the bacon from the pan and place it on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Place your cut Brussels sprouts into the same skillet, cut side down. Be sure to keep them in a single layer. (You can drain off some of the bacon grease if you think there’s too much—I usually don’t.) Cover the pan and turn up to medium-high heat.
- Cook for 10–15 minutes, or until the sprouts are fork-tender and the cut sides are brown and crispy.
- While the sprouts are cooking, combine the maple syrup, mustard, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Once the Brussels sprouts are cooked, reduce the heat. Pour the maple syrup dressing into the pan and give it a gentle stir (you don’t want to mash the Brussels sprouts). Add the crispy bacon pieces back to the pan and stir to combine.
- Continue to cook, stirring often, just until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Transfer the finished Brussels sprouts to a serving dish or bowl and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
