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Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

A festive way to serve brussels sprouts with a creamy, maple syrup glaze with bacon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Veggies
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ lb thick-cut bacon cut into lardons
  • 36 brussels sprouts trimmed with outer 2 leaves removed and halved
  • 2 t kosher salt
  • 12 chestnuts roasted and peeled, broken into chunks
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 sprigs thyme
  • ¾ c heavy cream
  • ¼ c maple syrup
  • ½ lemon juice of

Method
 

  1. In a large pan, cook the bacon over medium heat until rich brown and crispy. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving the fat.
  2. Add brussels sprouts to the pan, season with salt and cook for a minute.
  3. Add chestnuts and cook for another 4 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle in garlic and thyme and cook about 3 more minutes.
  5. Add cream and cook until it reduces by half.
  6. Add bacon, maple syrup, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
  7. Cook and stir for a couple more minutes. Serve.