Bacon-Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts

By Tufgrlz

Crisp, crumbled bacon and a hint of brown sugar add just the right amount of flavor to this nutrient-packed vegetable dish.

Ingredients

• 4 bacon slices
• 1 (14-oz.) can chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat 10 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in Dutch oven. Crumble bacon.

2. Add broth, brown sugar, and salt to drippings in Dutch oven, and bring to a boil. Stir in Brussels sprouts. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes, or until tender. Transfer Brussels sprouts to a serving bowl using a slotted spoon, and sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.