Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts With Bacon and Cranberries
Brussels Sprouts are the new "it" vegetable and Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts With Bacon And Cranberries will be your new go-to recipe. Brussels Sprouts, bacon and cranberries are coated in a sweet and tangy brown sugar glaze and roasted to perfection in just 25 minutes. An easy recipe for a vegetable side dish!
Servings: 4
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 lb. Brussels sprouts , trimmed and halved lengthwise
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- 2 slices uncooked bacon , chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Combine melted butter, brown sugar, Dijon and red pepper flakes until blended.
- Toss brown sugar mixture with Brussels sprouts, cranberries, pecans and chopped bacon until evenly coated.
- Arrange in baking dish and roast 25 minutes or until Brussels sprouts are tender.
- Toss and serve.
Notes
Makes 4 servings.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Dark brown sugar or light brown sugar will work well in this recipe
- Make with your favorite nut
- Add your favorite dried fruit
- Substitute your favorite nut for the pecans
- Substitute turkey bacon for the bacon
- Substitute golden raisins for the dried cranberries
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1255IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg