Name: Maple-Garlic Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon
Ingredients: ½ pound bacon, (cut into pieces); 2 pounds brussels sprouts, (trimmed and cut in half); 4 cloves garlic, (minced); 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup

A bowl of brussels sprouts with red pepper.

Maple-Garlic Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon

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Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients

½ pound bacon, cut into pieces
2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2-3 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions

Fry the bacon in a large skillet, over medium high heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Reserve bacon grease in the pan.
In the same pan used to cook the bacon, over medium-high heat, add the brussels and sauté for 5 minutes. Cover the pan with a lid, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until fork tender.
Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the pan, and cook uncovered for 20-30 seconds, making sure that garlic does not burn. Add the bacon back in the pan along with the maple syrup. Give the pan a few shakes. and remove from heat.
Serve and enjoy!