Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts with Bacon are a delightful blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors that will charm your taste buds. This easy stovetop recipe features crispy bacon and a luscious hot honey glaze that transforms humble Brussels sprouts into a crowd-pleasing side dish. Whether served at holiday feasts or casual weeknight dinners, these Brussels sprouts are the perfect accompaniment to any main course. With just a few simple ingredients and quick preparation, you can whip up this irresistible dish that is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼–½ cup water
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a cold skillet over low heat until crispy (25 minutes). Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix honey, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne.
- In the same skillet, place Brussels sprouts cut side down; cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in ¼ cup water; cover again and steam for another 5 minutes until tender.
- Add the hot honey mixture and reduce heat; stir until well coated for about 2 minutes.
- Crumble bacon over the top, mix gently, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg