Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Bacon
My friend Kat and I often discuss our dinner plans with each other during the day. In fact, we pretty much only discuss food during the day. One night she mentioned she was really into brussels sprouts, specifically brussels sprouts with bacon. There really wasn't a recipe, more of an idea, so I winged it and put it together. So easy! It makes a great side dish and it's guilt free because it's vegetables.
- 2 lbs brussels sprouts, cut in half
- 1 shallot, sliced thin
- 1/2 pack bacon, about 8 slices, chopped
- olive oil (optional)
- salt and pepper (optional)
Preheat the oven to 350. While the oven is heating, arrange the halved brussels sprouts, sliced shallot, and chopped bacon in a plan. Top with a drizzle of olive oil and salt and pepper if desired. Cook for about 30 minutes, until bacon is cooked to your liking and the brussels sprouts are soft.
I like to add a little bit of olive oil to the dish because it helps cook the brussels sprouts before the bacon has generated any fat for them to cook in. I'm not a fan of adding salt and pepper, there is enough flavor from the remaining ingredients that I don't believe it's necessary.
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