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Savory Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Pecans Cranberries Easy Holiday Recipe

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A flavorful and festive side dish combining roasted Brussels sprouts with crispy bacon, toasted pecans, and sweet dried cranberries, perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • ½ cup pecans, roughly chopped and toasted
  • ⅓ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place 6 slices of bacon in a cold skillet and cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crispy—about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove bacon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve the bacon fat in the skillet.
  3. Trim off the stem ends of Brussels sprouts and halve each sprout lengthwise. In a large mixing bowl, toss sprouts with 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed), minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour in 2 to 3 tablespoons of reserved bacon fat and toss again to coat evenly.
  4. Spread Brussels sprouts cut-side down on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and golden brown with some charred edges.
  5. While sprouts roast, toast ½ cup chopped pecans in the skillet used for bacon over medium heat, stirring frequently for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned.
  6. Transfer roasted Brussels sprouts back to the mixing bowl. Crumble cooled bacon over the sprouts, add toasted pecans and ⅓ cup dried cranberries. Squeeze in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and toss gently to combine.
  7. Adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure sprouts roast properly and get crispy edges. Cook bacon slowly to render fat and maximize flavor. Add dried cranberries only at the end to prevent burning. Toast pecans carefully to avoid burning. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat best in a skillet to maintain texture.

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Keywords: Brussels sprouts, bacon, pecans, cranberries, holiday recipe, easy side dish, roasted vegetables, savory, festive

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