Brussel sprouts and bacon are a very quick and easy side dish.  They are also healthy and tasty.

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Brussel sprouts are a great side dish for any meal, but I often think of them as required at Thanksgiving.  The preparation is so easy and is a stove top dish so it is not competing for oven space.

I always rinse my sprouts in vinegar water and then pull off the bad leaves. Next cut off the bottom of the stem. Be careful to leave some stem which helps hold the leaves in place. Now cut the sprouts in half.

Use a large skillet so the sprouts can spread out in one layer.  Heat the skillet to medium high and cook the bacon until it is crispy brown.  Remove the bacon to a paper towel for draining and later use.

Add the sprouts to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium.  If the sprouts start overly browning, reduce the heat so they can continue to cook until tender.  This will take about 8 to 10 minutes depending on the size of your Brussel sprouts.  Once the sprouts are tender add the syrup, salt, pepper and the bacon pieces.  Stir until all is well heated.  Serve the sprouts while warm.

Recipe

Quick and Easy Brussel Sprouts and Bacon

Servings: 4
1 lb. Brussel sprouts
6 slices of bacon, chopped
1 tbsp. maple syrup
Salt and pepper to taste

Pull bad leaves off the sprouts and cut off the bottom of the stem. Cut the sprouts in half. Heat a large skillet to medium high and add the bacon. Cook the bacon until nicely browned. Drain the bacon on a paper towel and save for later. Add the sprouts to the bacon grease and cook on medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Add maple syrup, salt, pepper and bacon to the skillet. Serve while warm.