Brussels Sprouts With Applewood Bacon

Submitted by Maryland Jim

"This recipe is from the Southern Living magazine. I made one change and used splenda brown sugar instead of regular sugar. Had it for Thanksgiving dinner and everyone loved it."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh Brussels sprouts, halved
• 5 bacon, slices diced (use applewood-smoked bacon)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄3 cup firmly packed splenda brown sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

directions

1. Cook Brussels sprouts in boiling salted water to cover 4 minutes; drain. Lunge sprouts into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
2. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring often, 10 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon dripping in skillet.
3. Melt buttle in hot drippings over medium-high heat; stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until sugar is melted and sauce thickens slightly. Stir in Brussels sprouts; cook, stirring often, 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Reviews

[breezermom]

I cut this down for one serving, and I'm so sorry I did! I wanted more!! This is just delicious, and a recipe I'll be making often. I used regular brown sugar because I didn't have any splenda brown sugar substitute, but otherwise stuck to the recipe. Fabulous taste combination. Made for your Superbowl Football tag win! Thanks for sharing.