Bacony Brussels Sprouts Recipe

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Updated October 16, 2018
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Recipe Details

Bacony Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Prep 0 mins
Cook 30 mins
Total 30 mins
Serves 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 slices turkey bacon, finely diced
  • 3 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 large Spanish onion, cut into small dice
  • 1 cup store bought low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 pound large Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 ounce Pecorino Romano cheese, finely grated (about 1/4 cup)

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.

  2. Meanwhile, cook the turkey bacon in a large, deep, non-stick pan over medium heat until browned and the fat is rendered, about 7 minutes.

  3. Add the garlic and onion to the pan with the bacon and cook until softened but not browned, about 4 minutes. Add the chicken broth, increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Let the broth boil until it is reduced by about two thirds, about 7 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside.

  4. Add the Brussels sprouts to the boiling water. Boil until tender when pierced with a knife, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain the sprouts and add them to the pan with the bacon mixture. Add the butter and Pecorino Romano and stir over medium-high heat until the butter and cheese melt and the flavors are incorporated. Serve the Brussels sprouts family style from the center of the table or a buffet.

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