Make-Ahead Brown Butter Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
40aprons.com/make-ahead-brussels-sprouts-maple-brown-butter-bacon-pecan/This roasted brown butter bacon brussels sprout recipe pairs tender, caramalized sprouts with crispy bacon pieces, toasted pecans and a rich brown butter maple glaze for a flavorful Thanksgiving side dish designed to be made ahead!
Recipe Makes (Approximate):
Equipment
- Large oven-safe skillet
Ingredients
- 2 pounds brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved)
- 6 slices bacon (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
- ⅓ cup toasted pecans (chopped, for serving)
- flaky salt (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 7 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate, leaving the fat in the skillet.
- Add the butter to the bacon fat and let it melt, then continue cooking to brown the butter, swirling the pan, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 3 minutes.
- Add the brussels sprouts to the skillet, cut side down, and season with the salt and pepper. Cook undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes, until the cut sides are deeply caramelized.
- At this point, you can stop and make ahead: let the sprouts cool, then refrigerate in an airtight container up to 2 days. When ready to serve, spread on a sheet pan and roast at 425°F for 12 to 15 minutes, until heated through and re-crisped, then continue with the glaze below.
- If serving right away: transfer the skillet to a 425°F oven and roast for 15 to 18 minutes, until fork-tender and deeply caramelized.
- Whisk together the maple syrup and apple cider vinegar. Toss the hot brussels sprouts with the maple mixture, the reserved bacon, and toasted pecans. Taste and adjust salt.
- Finish with flaky salt right before serving.
Recipe Notes
Prepping the sprouts: When you're prepping the sprouts, trim the woody end first, then halve them through the stem. This keeps the leaves together rather than allowing the cut pieces to fall off (and usually burn) during cooking.
Reheating leftovers: To reheat any leftovers spread them out in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast at 400°F for about 10 minutes until heated through and starting to crisp again. If they look dry, add a small splash of water before reheating. Avoid microwaving, as that will make them too soft.
Nutrition Information (Approximate)
Calories: 248calProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 387mgPotassium: 531mgTotal Carbs: 16gFiber: 5gSugar: 7gNet Carbs: 11gVitamin A: 999IUVitamin C: 96mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 2mg
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