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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Shallots #SecretRecipeClub

August 26, 2013 by Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen 29 Comments

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Mom's Test Kitchen: Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Shallots

I must confess something to y’all.  Prior to this recipe, I had never had a brussels sprout before.  I had never bought them, never cooked them, never ever tasted them.  I was a little apprehensive when I decided to take on this recipe.  I almost chickened out and made the Nutella Bars instead.

Mom's Test Kitchen: Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Shallots

But since it is #BaconMonth, I knew going into this month’s Secret Recipe Club assignment, I was cooking something with bacon.  This month I got to pick a recipe from a blog I have been to before ~ My Judy The Foodie.  Though you would probably initially think the blog is written by Judy, it is actually Shari’s blog, Judy’s daughter.  Shari started the blog as a tribute to her mother after her passing; her “artful interpretation of Mom’s life through her cooking.”  Is there a better reason to start a blog than that???

Mom's Test Kitchen: Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Shallots

Before I get too sentimental over Shari’s story, lets get back to the brussels sprouts.  Shari’s recipe originally called for maple syrup which is a great and wonderful thing that I had none of.  I decided instead of the syrup to cook the sprouts in some extra butter with a little maple extract & I think it turned out great!!  For anyone that loves brussels sprouts, I’m pretty sure you’ll love these.  For anyone that has never tried them or possibly even doesn’t like them, I highly recommend you give them a chance with this recipe!  You might become a liker of the brussels sprouts after all.

Mom's Test Kitchen: Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Shallots

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON & SHALLOTS 
YIELD: serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 bag (12 ounces) frozen brussels sprouts
  • 1 shallot, sliced thin
  • 5 slices thick cut bacon, sliced thin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract

COOKING DIRECTIONS:

  1. In a large skillet, head the oil & 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium high heat. Add the bacon & shallot and saute until the bacon is cooked through & crisp & the shallot is tender.
  2. Add the brussels sprouts to the skillet with the remaining 3 tablespoons butter & the teaspoon of maple extract. Cover with a lid and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes or until the desired tenderness is achieved.
  3. Season to taste with salt & pepper. Serve immediately.


RECIPE INSPIRED BY: My Judy The Foodie

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  1. Michelle

    June 29, 2018 at 6:30 pm

    These were great! Make sure you add enough butter so the bacon doesn’t burn while the Brussels steam. Very good and fits right into my Keto Diet. Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Love Keil (MunchkinTime)

    November 7, 2014 at 11:39 am

    THis looks amazingly yummy, gonna make it sometime soon. Pinning it!

    Reply
    • Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen

      November 8, 2014 at 12:20 pm

      Thanks so much for pinning 🙂

      Reply
      • moon

        February 18, 2019 at 5:25 am

        Preheat the oven to 475-degrees and slightly spray with cooking spray. Using a slotted spoon, remove the potatoes from the water and place them on the prepared baking sheet. With a potato masher, press down to break open the potatoes and slightly mash each one. You want there to be lots of places for the flavors to seep into!

        Reply
  3. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life

    April 1, 2014 at 10:25 am

    Since we absolutely love brussels sprouts, we will definitely be trying this! Just pinned it!

    Reply
  4. Nicky

    April 1, 2014 at 9:40 am

    These look really good Jamie. Sprouts and bacon just go together like mac and cheese. Of course, everything is better with bacon. I’ve stumbled this recipe.

    Reply
  5. Brenna

    September 8, 2013 at 1:23 am

    Thanks for sharing this with the Less Laundry, More Linking party! I haven’t fixed Brussels Sprouts a lot, so I’m glad to have this recipe to reference.

    Reply
  6. Shana Norris

    September 5, 2013 at 2:33 am

    I LOVE Brussels sprouts. I really should make them more often. Maybe if they were paired with bacon my hubby would eat them 🙂

    Reply
  7. Tracy @ Daily Dish Magazine

    September 5, 2013 at 2:05 am

    I love Brussel Sprouts and this recipe looks amazing! Bacon and Shallots make everything better.

    Reply
  8. Heather Kinnaird

    September 4, 2013 at 3:31 am

    hands down the BEAST way to eat brussels!! thanks for linking to wake up wednesdays

    Reply
    • Jaime O

      September 4, 2013 at 9:10 pm

      Thank you Heather! And thanks for hosting!!

      Reply
  9. Kirstin

    August 27, 2013 at 1:47 am

    Yum…I’m the only one in my family who likes brussel sprouts…this looks good

    Reply
  10. withoutadornment

    August 27, 2013 at 1:43 am

    This is definitely the way that one should eat brussel sprouts! Yum!

    Reply
    • Jaime O

      September 1, 2013 at 1:31 am

      #BaconMakesEverythingBetter 😉

      Reply
  11. Tara

    August 26, 2013 at 9:35 pm

    Looks great! I have never tried brussels sprouts before either.

    Reply
    • Jaime O

      September 1, 2013 at 1:31 am

      After this recipe, I would now recommend trying them Tara! 🙂

      Reply
  12. SallyBR

    August 26, 2013 at 8:08 pm

    “I almost chickened out and made the Nutella bars instead” – THAT was a priceless line! Too good… 🙂

    Glad you tried this one, because I am sure it was a great introduction to the humble sprouts… I happen to love them, but I always need to do some psychological preparation for my husband before I bring a bag home

    Have a wonderful Monday Reveal Day!

    Reply
    • Jaime O

      September 1, 2013 at 1:30 am

      It was a great introduction! Even my husband, who had never had them before either, liked them!! So tell your husband this recipe is man-approved!! 😉

      Reply
  13. Melissa

    August 26, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    Adding bacon to Brussels sprouts may be one of the best ideas I’ve ever seen! Great pick this month 🙂

    Reply
    • Jaime O

      September 1, 2013 at 1:33 am

      Thank you Melissa! They were great!!

      Reply
  14. Janie E.

    August 26, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    Brussels with bacon is the way to go!! 🙂 Happy reveal day!

    Reply
  15. Karen S Booth

    August 26, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    I LOVE Brussels Sprouts with bacon and shallots, I often make them this way for Christmas dinner! Yours look so tasty, what a great SRC pick! Karen

    Reply
    • Jaime O

      September 4, 2013 at 11:30 pm

      Thank you so much Karen!

      Reply
  16. Liz Berg

    August 26, 2013 at 10:33 am

    Mmmmmm….this may be my new favorite Brussels sprouts recipe!

    Reply
  17. Lynn Huntley

    August 26, 2013 at 5:06 am

    I have to say those Brussels Sprouts look wonderful! What doesn’t taste good with bacon:) Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines

    Reply

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