Apple-Thyme Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon
Apple-Thyme Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon layers tender shredded sprouts with tart Granny Smith apples and smoky bacon for a balanced mix of sweetness, saltiness, and herbaceous notes. The contrast of crisp bacon and juicy apples keeps every bite lively, making it a standout side for fall dinners, holiday tables, or any roast-centric meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place the bacon in a large skillet or Dutch oven and cook over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and save the bacon fat for later.
- 2
Put the grated apples in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out the moisture.
- 3
Heat 2 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat in a skillet or Dutch oven over medium to medium-high heat. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook, stirring often and adding more bacon fat as needed, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the grated apple, the cooked bacon pieces, and the thyme; cook and stir until the apple and bacon are warmed, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a platter and serve right away.
- Calories 341.39 kcal Moderate
- Protein 27.28 g Good Source
- Carbs 15.52 g Moderate
- Total Fat 19.6 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.66 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 38.0 mg Moderate
- Sodium 928.25 mg High
- Fiber 5.66 g Good Source
- Sugar 6.45 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.04 g Low Source
- Calcium 33.39 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.18 mg Low Source
- Potassium 475.65 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 37.65 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 84.27 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.