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

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 200kcal

Author Ashley Petrie, RDN, LDN

Equipment

10-inch cast iron skillet or stainless steel skillet

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.

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