Golden Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Tangy Mustard Cream
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Crispy Brussels sprouts roasted golden, paired with smoky bacon, and finished in a silky mustard cream. A retro-inspired yet modern side dish by Kate Sullivan.
- Prep time
- 10 minutes
- Cook time
- 30 minutes
- Total time
- 40 minutes
- Yield
- 6 servings
Ingredients
1½ pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 4 strips bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, diced 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk or cream 2 tablespoons grainy mustard 1 tablespoon white miso (optional) ½ cup parmigiano reggiano cheese, grated Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions
- Roast the Brussels Sprouts: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sprouts with oil, salt, and pepper. Roast 20–30 minutes until golden, flipping halfway.
- Cook the Bacon: Fry bacon in a pan until crisp. Remove bacon, leaving 1 tbsp drippings.
- Sauté the Onions and Garlic: Add butter, sauté onion 5–7 minutes, then garlic 1 minute.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in flour, cook 1 minute. Whisk in milk, mustard, miso, parmesan. Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Combine Everything: Fold roasted sprouts and bacon into sauce. Season, garnish with cheese.
- Serve: Serve warm for a flavorful side dish.
Notes
Optional: Add toasted nuts for crunch if skipping bacon. Pair with roasted chicken, turkey, or vegetarian mains. Reheat in oven for crisp texture.Nutrition
- Calories
- 245
- Fat
- 17g
- Saturated fat
- 7g
- Sugar
- 3g
- Sodium
- 560mg
- Protein
- 9g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fiber
- 5g