Brussels Carbonara with Smoked Bacon and Brussels Sprouts

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A rich, creamy dish combining smoky bacon, tender Brussels sprouts, and a velvety sauce made with pancake batter and cheese. This Belgian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs smoked bacon, Brussels sprouts, pancake batter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Belgian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 8 oz diced smoked bacon and cook for 5-7 minutes until crispy, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 tbsp butter to the skillet, then sauté 1 lb trimmed Brussels sprouts in batches for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Step 3: In a bowl, whisk 1 cup pancake batter with 1 cup grated Gruyère, 1/2 cup milk, 2 egg yolks, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter and add the Brussels sprouts. Cook for 2 minutes, then stir in the pancake batter mixture. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Fold in the cooked bacon and serve immediately.

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