Maple & Bacon Glazed Brussels Sprouts

By Addie

Here’s a fantastic side dish for special meals even children will love. The sweet maple syrup and smoky bacon complement the brussels sprouts perfectly.—Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois

Ingredients

• 5 bacon strips, chopped
• 1 pound fresh brussels sprouts, trimmed
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain.

Meanwhile, cut an “X” in the core of each brussels sprout. In a large skillet, saute brussels sprouts in butter for 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned.

Stir in the broth, pecans, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Uncover; cook and stir 8-10 minutes longer or until brussels sprouts are tender. Sprinkle with bacon. Yield: 4 servings.

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REVIEWS

I made these on Thanksgiving, so they were slightly over cooked trying to keep them warm. Bad timing on my part. But they were a huge hit! I prepared the sprouts the day before and stored them in a plastic bag covered in water with two caps of lemon juice. My only other comment: my liquid was very liquidy. I was expecting more of a glaze or a "gravy".

The best recipe for Brussels sprouts I have ever tasted, and everybody loves them!

Flavors really work well together.