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Bacon Apple & Caramelized Onion Brussels Sprouts

With crispy fried bacon, caramelized honey crisp apple chunks, caramelized onions, and brown sugar, these are a little sweet, and a little salty. Perfect veggie!
Course Veggie/side dish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. thick-cut bacon
  • 2 tbsp. bacon grease
  • 1 large yellow onion sliced
  • 1 lb. Brussels sprouts rinsed, cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 large Honeycrisp apple peeled, diced
  • 2 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the bacon until browned and crisp.
  • Reserve 3 tbsp. bacon grease in the pan, and discard the remainder.
  • Set aside bacon to drain on paper towels.
  • Crumble into pieces.
  • Add the onion and Brussels sprouts to the pan.
  • Cover with a lid and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and soft, 12-15 minutes.
  • Add the apple, brown sugar, and butter.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, or until apple is golden and soft.
  • Salt & pepper. Serve!