Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Dressing

Ingredients and Weight

• 2 lbs Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 8 slices bacon, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped carrots
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation Time 20 minutes

Cooking Time 15 minutes

Difficulty Level 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Place the Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Roast for 15 minutes, or until tender and browned.
4. While the Brussels sprouts are roasting, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp.
5. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside.
6. Add the onion, celery, and carrots to the skillet and cook over medium heat until softened.
7. Stir in the pecans, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
8. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened.
9. Add the bacon to the sauce and stir to combine.
10. Pour the sauce over the roasted Brussels sprouts and serve immediately.

Nutritional Ingredient List

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 15g
• Protein: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Fiber: 5g

Dish Characteristics

• Crispy and tender Brussels sprouts
• Savory and flavorful bacon dressing
• Nutty and sweet pecan topping
• Perfect for a side dish or main course

User Comments

• "This dish is absolutely delicious! The Brussels sprouts are roasted to perfection and the bacon dressing is to die for."
• "I'm not a big fan of Brussels sprouts, but this dish actually made me enjoy them!"
• "This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal."

Special Precautions and Tips

• Be sure to trim the Brussels sprouts before roasting to remove any woody ends.
• If you don't have Dijon mustard, you can use regular yellow mustard.
• If you want a sweeter dressing, add a little more honey to taste.
• This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.