Maple-Bacon Brussels Sprouts

These are so yummy my 1 year old son even eats them!


MAKES: 8 Servings PREP: 15 min. COOK: 23 min.

• 8 oz maple bacon, diced
• 2 lbs Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 1/4 c. pure maple syrup
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook bacon until crispy, about 8 min. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate
2. In the same pan, pour off all but 3 Tbs. of the bacon fat (if not enough fat, add canola oil to compensate.) Add Brussels sprouts and cook 10 min., stirring occasionally. Pour in heavy cream; reduce by half, about 3 min. Stir in cooked bacon, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Cook 2 more min., until Brussels sprouts are tender and sauce has thickened.

PER SERVING: 215 CAL; 15 g FAT; (7 g SAT); 7 g PRO; 16 g CARB; 4 g FIBER; 473 mg SODIUM; 35 mg CHOL.