This is a decadent way for you to prepare your brussels sprouts. A perfect addition to any meal to make it feel special and fancy pantsy! These were inspired by the brussels sprouts I got at Ruth’s Chris Steak House. I wanted to bring that luxury to my dinner table, and I think that I succeeded! Here is the recipe, so you can bring some deliciousness to yours!
Recipe
Ingredients and Equipment
- Brussels Sprouts (I used 1 16 oz bag from Walmart)
- 1 lemon
- Butter 1 stick (salted or unsalted)
- Olive oil
- Minced Garlic 2 tbs
- Bacon 4 strips
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Garlic powder to taste (optional)
- Baking pan
- Skillet
- Cast Iron Skillet
Making the Brussels Sprouts
Step 1: Bake the Brussels Sprouts
- First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit..
- While the oven is heating, cut each brussels sprout in half, and spread them out on a metal baking sheet. Next, drizzle olive oil onto the brussels sprouts and make sure they are evenly coated. Then season the brussels sprouts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. The garlic power is optional. I like garlic an awful lot, so the extra seasoning is my jam!
- After seasoning, place in the oven for about 15 minutes. They do not have to be cooked all the way through because we are going to finish them off in the skillet!
Step 2: Create the Sauce
- In a regular skillet, cook 4 slices of bacon until crispy then set them aside on a paper towel to drain. I used 4 slices, but if you would like more bacon in your brussel sprouts, you can adjust it to your desired bacon level. I mean, who doesn’t like more bacon?
- In a separate cast iron skillet, melt butter, on low heat, until the bottom of the skillet is evenly covered. The amount of butter you use will depend on the width and depth of your skillet. I used about half a stick.
- Once your butter is melted, add 2 tbs of minced garlic
Step 3: Combine
- By now, your brussels sprouts should be ready to come out of the oven. Place them into your cast iron skillet.
- Chop the bacon into small pieces and add them to the skillet. You can use a knife, but I tore off the pieces with my hands!
- Next, cover and cook on low-medium heat until the brussel sprouts soften and begin to brown! (tip, if your butter starts to smoke, you have the heat too high. Also, you can always add more butter to the pan while cooking to make sure your mixture doesn’t burn.)
- Lastly, squeeze lemon juice onto the brussels sprouts at the last minute before taking the brussels sprouts out of the pan. This is very important! The acidity brings brightness to the rich buttery flavor. I used about half a lemon, but it is really to taste!
Thank you!
And there you go! A delicious and easy way to cook brussels sprouts. I paired my brussels sprouts with lamb chops and mashed potatoes for a delicious Christmas dinner! As usual, thank you so much for reading. It means so much to me that people take the time to read and try my recipes. Don’t forget to make Everydaylicious!
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This looks amazing, and I absolutely love Brussel sprouts! Definitely gonna try, thanks for sharing!
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Thank you so much! Make sure you let me know when you try it!
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