Fried Brussels Sprouts
Fried Brussels Sprouts brings together tender, browned sprouts and soft onions with a touch of sweetness for balance, all finished with crisp, smoky bacon. The result is salty-sweet, savory, and lightly caramelized, making it a crowd-pleasing side for weeknight dinners or holiday tables alike.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place the bacon pieces in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until evenly browned, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- 2
Drain on paper towels, leaving the grease in the skillet.
- 3
Cook the onion in the bacon grease in the skillet until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the Brussels sprouts and toss to coat in the bacon grease.
- 5
Cook and stir until browned and tender, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the sugar, salt, and black pepper; sprinkle in the bacon pieces.
- Calories 64.71 kcal Low Source
- Protein 3.37 g Low Source
- Carbs 14.29 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.39 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.06 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 10.0 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.44 g Moderate
- Sugar 8.01 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 6.29 g Moderate
- Calcium 25.57 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.82 mg Low Source
- Potassium 337.72 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 26.37 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 63.02 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.
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