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Hot honey Brussels sprouts with bacon on a plate with mashed potatoes and beef.
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Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

These Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts with Bacon are sweet and spicy with savory bits of bacon in every bite. Cooked entirely on the stovetop, this easy vegetable side dish is one the whole family is sure to love.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 3 servings
Calories 200kcal
Author Ashley Petrie, RDN, LDN

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts ends trimmed, cut in half
  • ¼-½ cup water

Instructions

  • Place bacon slices in a cold cast iron or stainless steel skillet. Cook over low heat until crispy, about 25-30 minutes. Transfer cooked bacon to a paper towel to drain and keep the fat in the skillet.
    2 slices bacon
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine honey, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
    2 tablespoons honey, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Increase heat to medium. Place Brussels sprouts halves, cut side down, in the skillet. Cover and cook for 5 minutes to develop some color.
    1 pound Brussels sprouts
  • Stir the Brussels sprouts and add ¼ cup of water. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir again and add more water if needed. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until tender.
    ¼-½ cup water
  • Reduce heat to low. Pour the hot honey mixture over the Brussels sprouts. Stir until well coated and the honey slightly reduces, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and crumble the cooked bacon over the top. Stir to combine. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Quick Tip: Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper in the hot honey mixture according to your spice preference.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Make Ahead: Prepare the hot honey mixture and cook the bacon in advance to save time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8.5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 414mg | Potassium: 660mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin C: 129mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2.3mg
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