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Golden Brussels sprouts cooked with bacon and tangy mustard cream sauce

Golden Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Tangy Mustard Cream

A quick and tasty side dish featuring caramelized Brussels sprouts paired with crispy bacon and a tangy mustard cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 325
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For the Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the halved Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy.
  2. Remove the bacon and drain it on a paper towel.
  3. In the same pan, add the Brussels sprouts cut-side down and sauté for about 5 minutes until golden.
  4. Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Sauce Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder over medium-low heat, whisking until thickened.
Final Assembly
  1. Stir the crispy bacon pieces back into the Brussels sprouts and drizzle the cream sauce on top.
  2. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For a spicier kick, consider adding red pepper flakes to the mustard sauce. Substitute ingredients based on availability for a unique twist.