Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

This is one of my favorite side dishes in the winter!  Seriously, so satisfying and delicious!!  Even our 9 year old loves brussels sprouts because of this recipe!

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Approx 1 pound of brussels sprouts, stems trimmed, outer leaves removed and halved (if they're really large, I'll quarter them)
3-6 strips of center cut bacon, diced

Heat a 12" skillet** over medium heat.  When it's hot, add the diced bacon and cook for 5-7 minutes until it starts to brown and most of the fat has started to cook.

Add the brussels sprouts to the pan and stir to combine with the bacon.  Cook, stirring occasionally until the sprouts start to brown and soften (about 10-15 minutes).

 

**I like to use my hard anodized pan for this recipe because it creates a nice carmelization on the sprouts instead of just cooking them.  Delicious!