Best 7 Bacon Braised Brussels Sprouts In Cream Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our featured recipe: Bacon-Braised Brussels Sprouts in Cream. This delightful dish takes the humble Brussels sprout to new heights, transforming it into a delectable side dish or vegetarian main course. Crispy bacon lends its savory smokiness to the tender roasted sprouts, while a creamy sauce envelops them in a rich and velvety embrace. Experience a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will elevate your taste buds to a state of pure bliss.

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Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BRAISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON



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This is a great side dish to serve with any grilled meat item or other vegetable dishes. I get many requests for this when catering. People who normally don't like Brussels sprouts love these!

Provided by Kimberly Lancaster

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Brussels Sprouts

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, minced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
½ cup crumbled cooked bacon
2 tablespoons powdered chicken bouillon
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup Chardonnay wine

Steps:

  • Melt butter with olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in butter mixture until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes; add Brussels sprouts and saute until slightly browned on edges, 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle bacon, chicken bouillon, red pepper flakes, and black pepper over the sprouts mixture; stir and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour wine over the sprouts mixture, reduce heat to low, place a lid on the pot, and simmer until the sprouts are desired tenderness, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 27.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 612.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON



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Bacon lends a wonderful salty flavor while balsamic vinegar adds a hint of spicy tang. Who knew Brussels sprouts could taste so good? Paula Young -Tiffin, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 bacon strips
1-1/4 pounds fresh or frozen Brussels sprouts, thawed, quartered
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside., In the same pan, saute Brussels sprouts and onion in reserved drippings until crisp-tender. Add the water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until Brussels sprouts are tender. Stir in bacon and vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BACON-BRAISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, washed,and cut in half
4 ounces (about 1/2 cup) bacon, cut into small squares
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed, plus 2 cloves, roughly chopped
4 sprigs thyme, plus 2 sprigs thyme, leaves only, chopped
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 cup panko bread crumbs
2 sprigs rosemary, leaves only, chopped
Extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Take a large pan and set over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until fat renders 2 to 3 minutes. Add the smashed garlic clove, thyme sprigs and Brussels sprouts and cook gently until slightly caramelized. Add stock and reduce heat to a simmer. Season with salt and a little pepper, cover and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until tender. Remove lid and add a splash of vinegar and reduce until syrupy, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • After Brussels sprouts are done cooking, put them in oven safe dish. In sheet tray and toss bread crumbs with rosemary, thyme leaves and chopped garlic, then drizzle with a little olive oil and salt and pepper. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture and Parmigiano over Brussels sprouts and bake in a hot oven until golden and crispy.

MAPLE BACON BRAISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups Brussels sprouts
6 strips bacon
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
4 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse the Brussels sprouts under cold water and reserve on a dry cloth to dry. Once dry, cut each sprout into quarters and place aside.
  • Place the bacon strips on a cutting board and cut into 3/4-inch strips. In a medium saute pan, heat the lardons over medium heat until crisp. Strain the lardons out of the pan and place on paper towels. Keep the bacon fat in the pan, add the butter and heat until melted. Once the butter is melted, add the Brussels sprouts and stir frequently. Saute until the sprouts begin to brown. Add the lardons back to the sprouts and add the maple syrup. Heat until the syrup appears to stick to the Brussels sprouts and a deep caramelization is reached. Season with the salt and pepper.

BACON BRAISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS IN CREAM



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Categories     Vegetable     Sauté     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound brussels sprouts
2 pieces bacon, roughly chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Wash brussels sprouts, remove outer leaves and bottoms, slice in half. 2. In a large heavy saucepan that has a tight fitting lid, brown bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, leaving fat in the pan. 3. Add brussels sprouts to bacon fat and cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until sprouts have begun to brown. 4. Add cream and a pinch of salt, stir, then cover with a lid and cook over medium low heat until cream is absorbed, about 15 minutes. 5. Add lemon juice to sprouts and stir to combine. Finish by sprinkling parsley and crumbled chopped bacon over the dish.

CREAMY BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON



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Quick and easy to prepare, and not a bad way to get the young'uns to eat the much-hated Brussels Sprouts. The sweet & smoky bacon counters the bitterness of the sprouts. And don't use non-fat sour cream - full fat works better.

Provided by Glutton

Categories     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 lbs Brussels sprouts, sliced lengthwise (frozen is good, fresh is better)
6 -8 slices thick center-cut bacon, cut into strips
1/2 cup sour cream
kosher salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Add sprouts to boiling water (with decent amount of salt). Boil no longer than three minutes. Remove from pan, draining thoroughly (save 2 tablespoons of the water).
  • Fry bacon until desired crispiness; remove from grease. You may either cut or crumble bacon. Discard half of grease, leaving the rest in the frying pan.
  • Add sprouts and bacon to the bacon grease; use a spatula to fold in, coating the sprouts and bacon into the grease for two minutes.
  • Add sour cream and reserved water; reduce heat to medium and continue to stir for 2-3 minutes. Place in serving bowl, sprinkle with salt and pepper, serving immediately.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS IN A SHERRY BACON CREAM SAUCE



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I had this with friends at a tapas restaurant in Portland. It is SO delicious and easy to make! I sometimes add pecans to this recipe.

Provided by starshinesMonet

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Brussels Sprouts     Roasted

Time 1h55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon salt
1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons olive oil
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
7 cremini mushrooms, chopped, or more to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup cream sherry
½ cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Dissolve 1 tablespoon of salt in enough water to cover the Brussels sprouts in a bowl, and soak the sprouts in the salty water for 1 hour. Drain off the water, and toss the sprouts in olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper to coat thoroughly.
  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to brown at the edges, 5 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; stir in the shallot and mushrooms, then cook until the shallots turn translucent, about 5 more minutes. Sprinkle in the garlic, and cook 1 minute, then stir in the sherry and cream until well combined. Bring the mixture to a boil, and stir until reduced by half. The thickened sauce should coat the back of a spoon.
  • While the sauce is cooking, lay the Brussels sprouts, cut sides down, onto a baking sheet, and bake in the preheated oven until the sprouts are browned, about 15 minutes. Transfer the browned sprouts to the sauce, toss to coat, and season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 59.8 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 2190.1 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Tips for Making Bacon-Braised Brussels Sprouts in Cream:

  • Choose the right Brussels sprouts. Look for firm, deep green sprouts with tightly closed leaves. Avoid any sprouts that are yellowed or have loose leaves.
  • Trim the Brussels sprouts properly. Cut off the stem end of each sprout and remove any wilted or damaged leaves.
  • Cook the bacon until it is crispy. This will add a delicious smoky flavor to the dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the Brussels sprouts. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Add the cream and chicken broth to the pan after the Brussels sprouts have browned. This will help to create a rich and flavorful sauce.
  • Simmer the Brussels sprouts in the cream and chicken broth until they are tender. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
  • Season the Brussels sprouts with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish the Brussels sprouts with chopped parsley or chives before serving.

Conclusion:

Bacon-braised Brussels sprouts in cream is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The Brussels sprouts are tender and flavorful, and the creamy sauce is rich and decadent. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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