Are there vegetables that you didn’t grow up eating? Not the ones that your family served, but you didn’t like. I am talking about the ones that you didn’t even try as a child. I have a good size list of foods that I didn’t try until I moved out; sour cream, rice, stir frys, broccoli, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts. There are probably more that I can’t think of now.
Some people love brussel sprouts and some people hate them. I only tried them less than ten years ago. I didn’t hate them, but really didn’t love them either. One way to convert some people over to loving them is to add bacon…. Oh my goodness, the bacon and onions turn the brussel sprouts into this absolutely fantastic dish!
It is getting pretty cool outside and with it being November 1st, I tend to look for more comfort foods to cook. Now some people may not say that brussel sprouts are a comfort food. Believe me, when they are cooked like this, they definitely are!! 😉
Bacon and Brussel Sprouts with Sauteed Onions
1/2 lb. bacon
Approx. 1 lb. brussel sprouts
1 medium onion
Pepper to taste
Roughly chop bacon(this can be difficult without a really sharp knife) and place in saute pan over medium heat. Let cook for five minutes while you are cleaning brussel sprouts and chopping them in half. Add brussel sprouts and diced onions. Let cook another twenty minutes stirring every few minutes, until sprouts are soft and golden. Pepper to taste.
Makes four side servings.
** Believe when I say these are even better the next day as leftovers 🙂
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use scissors to cut bacon, makes it so simple
I’ll definitely be trying this! I’m still working on learning to love brussels sprouts =]
Mmm… it’s so funny that brussells sprouts get such a bad wrap because they can be delicious—especially with bacon!! I like the addition of onions, I will have to try that!
I’m also working on developing a palate for Brussels sprouts, I know they’re really good for you, and I don’t mind them in the moment… it’s the aftertaste that gets me sometimes 🙁 Thanks for sharing this on WNWNW, Sandi, and reminding me that I need to persevere!
Now see, if I cook them with onions and/or bacon there is no after taste 🙂
BRUSSELS SPROUTS get such a bad rap… But they’re SOOOO good, especially with the delicious addition of BACON!
Mmm, I love Brussels Sprouts! This looks delicious.
Bacon just makes everything taste good, right? Thank you for linking up with Foodie Friends Friday. I am sharing this on my FB page tonight at 6:00.
It sure does 🙂
Sandi, Making these for dinner tonight. Love the Healing With food Bloghop as I am getting some great ideas through it. Thanks for sharing there.
Okay, made this and we all LOVED it. This is going on the make again list. Thanks so much.
I am so glad that you enjoyed it!!
Brussels are awesome! Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂
Hope your week is great!
Cindy from vegetarianmamma.com
I just tried brussle sprouts within a year, I liked them, but this sounds amazing. Pinning to my veggie board, thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays.