Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Brussels sprouts with bacon and a balsamic glaze pan-fried until caramelized for a quick and easy 5-ingredient side dish that everyone will devour.

Ingredients

2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise
6 slices bacon, or more to taste, thinly sliced
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2/3 cup reduced balsamic vinegar, divided

Directions

1 Combine Brussels sprouts and bacon in a cast iron skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until Brussels sprouts start to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Drizzle 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar on top.
2 Transfer Brussels sprouts and bacon to a serving platter; drizzle remaining balsamic vinegar on top.