Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Maple Glaze

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Caramelized Brussels sprouts cooked with smoky bacon and finished with a sweet maple glaze for a perfect holiday side. This American-inspired Thanksgiving recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Brussels sprouts, halved, bacon slices, chopped, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 4 chopped bacon slices. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp and fat is rendered. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Pour out excess bacon fat leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet, then add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 pound halved Brussels sprouts cut side down to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat without stirring for 5 minutes until edges are golden and caramelized.
  4. Step 4: Stir the Brussels sprouts and cook for an additional 5 minutes until tender.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup over Brussels sprouts, add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and stir to coat evenly.
  6. Step 6: Return crispy bacon to the skillet, toss everything together, and cook for 1 more minute until warmed through.
  7. Step 7: Serve immediately as a savory-sweet Thanksgiving side dish.

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