Brussels Sprouts Skillet with Bacon and Onions
Brussels Sprouts Skillet with Bacon and Onions brings together smoky bacon, tender-crisp sprouts, and sweet sautéed onions for a balanced, richly savory bite. Garlic adds warmth while Parmesan melts in for a lightly salty finish. Serve this versatile side with roasted meats on weeknights or alongside holiday mains when you want something hearty yet bright.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brussels Sprouts Skillet with Bacon and Onions, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels, keeping the grease in the skillet. Crumble the bacon.
- 2
Cook and stir the onion in the bacon grease over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the Brussels sprouts; cook and stir until the Brussels sprouts are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Sprinkle the bacon over the Brussels sprouts mixture and stir. Remove the skillet from the heat, transfer the Brussels sprouts mixture to a serving bowl, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 88.77 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 8.63 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 9.07 g 3%
- Total Fat 3.12 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 1.25 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.23 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 126.33 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 3.93 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 2.03 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 51.63 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.04 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 385.35 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 31.0 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 85.31 mg Good Source 95%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Brussels Sprouts Skillet with Bacon and Onions is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Brussels Sprout, Garlic, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 88.77 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brussels Sprouts Skillet with Bacon and Onions made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Brussels Sprout, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Brussels Sprouts Skillet with Bacon and Onions?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 88.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brussels Sprouts Skillet with Bacon and Onions easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Brussels Sprouts Skillet with Bacon and Onions healthy?
- Brussels Sprouts Skillet with Bacon and Onions has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 88.77 calories and 8.63 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 126.33 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.25 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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