Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon and Onions

Ingredients List

• 6 slices lower-sodium bacon

• ½ large white onion, diced

• 30 Brussels sprouts, halved lengthwise

• 2 cloves garlic, chopped

• salt and ground black pepper to taste

• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste (Optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat, turning occasionally until it reaches a golden brown and crispy texture, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon, draining it on paper towels, but keep the rendered grease in the skillet. Crumble the bacon once cooled.

2. In the same skillet, cook and stir the onions in the bacon grease over medium heat until they become translucent, around 5 minutes. Add the Brussels sprouts and continue cooking and stirring until they are lightly caramelized, about 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the Brussels sprouts mixture and stir to combine. Remove from heat, transfer the Brussels sprouts to a serving dish, and top with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Helpful Tips

Fresh Brussels sprouts are ideal for this recipe, but if they're not available, you can substitute with frozen Brussels sprouts. Just be sure to drain any excess liquid that may be released during cooking.

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