Maple-bacon Brussels Sprouts

Total Time: 38 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 23 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 8 ounces maple bacon, diced
• 2 lbs brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook bacon til crispy, about 8 minutes. remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate.
• 2 in the same pan, pour off all but 3 tbsp of the bacon fat (if not enough fat, add canola oit to compensate). add brussels sprouts and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. pour in heavy cream; reduce by half, about 3 minutes. stir in cooked bacon, maple syrup, salt and pepper. cook 2 more minutes, until brussels sprouts are tender and sauce has thickened.