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Holiday Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cranberries

Published Nov 27, 2015 By Julia 16 CommentsThis post may contain affiliate links.

Pan fried brussels sprouts with bacon and cranberries
These holiday brussels sprouts are pan-fried with crispy bacon and dried cranberries to make a heavenly meal. This is a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for fall-themed holidays such as Thanksgiving as well as Christmas. If you have a brussels sprouts lover (or hater, if you want to convert them) in the family, you must make them try this! If you have a pressure cooker, you can try these Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts.

Raw brussels sprouts sitting on stalk
I mean, who knew that brussels sprouts could taste anything remotely savory?  Certainly not me. Two years ago, I made a brussels sprouts dish for the first time, and my mom was in town visiting me. It was brussels sprouts with pasta, and it tasted HORRIBLE. Absolutely terrible. It basically tasted like brussels sprouts, which is not what you want. My mom and I were horrified and threw out half the dish. As moms do, she still brings this up occasionally, to my chagrin.

Anyway, this recipe actually makes brussels sprouts taste yummy, by masking their innate flavor and replacing it with bacon flavor. Everything tastes better with bacon grease, right?  This dish works great as a side dish that nobody will be able to resist at a party or a potluck. For the serving information in the recipe below, I list this as 4 servings if you serve it as a side dish.

Brussels sprouts with bacon and cranberries in a pan
Not only is this dish so delicious and perfect for holidays, but it is also a super easy one-pan recipe. I love my one pan, one pot, one you-name-it dishes! Easy cleanup, too. I’ve perfected this dish over the past year, and it’s my go-to dish during the holidays and takes less than 30 minutes to make. It’s also only got THREE key ingredients (brussels sprouts, bacon, cranberries) and everything else is stuff you probably already have on hand. Enjoy!

Brussels sprouts pan fried with cranberries and served on a white plate

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Holiday brussels sprouts with bacon and cranberries

Holiday Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cranberries

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Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300

DESCRIPTION

These holiday brussels sprouts are pan-fried with crispy bacon and dried cranberries

INGREDIENTS

For the brussels sprouts:

  • 14 ounces brussels sprouts thinly sliced
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • sprinkle of salt and pepper
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil

Everything else:

  • 7 bacon strips chopped into 1-2 inch pieces
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • parmesan cheese shredded

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Prep the brussels sprouts: Add brussels sprouts to a large mixing bowl and microwave until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, butter, salt, and pepper. Mix until the butter melts. Add olive oil and mix well. Set aside this mixture while you perform the next step, so that the brussels sprouts marinate in the goodness you just mixed in. If you have the time, you can let the brussels sprouts marinate up to 1 hour but it’s not necessary.
  • Cook the bacon: Place bacon in a large high-sided pan over medium heat. Cook until the bacon starts to crisp, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cook everything together: Add brussels sprouts to the pan and let them cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cranberries and let them get acquainted with the delicious bacon grease for 2 minutes, stirring regularly. Turn off the heat and transfer everything to a colander to drain. Serve immediately with parmesan cheese.

NUTRITION

This recipe yields 15 g net carbs per serving.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories 300  
Total Fat 20g 31%
   Saturated Fat 5g 25%
   Trans Fat 0g  
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 230mg 9%
Potassium 0mg 0%
Total Carb 19.5g 7%
   Dietary Fiber 4.5g 18%
   Sugars 11.5g  
Protein 6g  
Vitamin A 13% · Vitamin C 159% · Calcium 3% · Iron 0%
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Filed Under: Vintage Tagged With: bacon, brussels sprouts, cranberries, fall, garlic, gluten free, stovetop, thanksgiving, winter

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Michele

Hi! I’m looking for a dish to take to a Christmas gathering. This looks ideal. Do you use fresh or frozen brussel sprouts? Can frozen or packaged be used?

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11 months ago
Julia

Hi Michele! I use fresh brussels sprouts, and they can be either packaged or on-stalk.

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11 months ago
Milli

Hello,
When you drain it doesn’t it lose the dressing and all the goodies you marinated it in?
Thank you
Milli

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1 year ago
Julia

I recommend draining so that there isn’t too much liquid remaining. Some of the marinade is absorbed or cooked into the brussels sprouts by then. If you think you might enjoy it better without draining, it’s perfectly fine to skip that step.

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1 year ago
Charla Miller

The pecans (roasted) add just that “yummy woodsy taste”
Looks great on any Holiday table
Thanks Julia

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1 year ago
Pam D.

I also added pecans which really gave it kick!

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1 year ago
Julia

Ooh pecans are a fantastic idea. Glad you liked it, Pam!

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1 year ago
Jared

This is SO GOOD. I make it even when it’s not Thanksgiving!

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1 year ago
Lexi

Would dressing this with balsamic vinegar be a good idea?

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2 years ago
Julia

Yes, I think that would work well!

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2 years ago
JEFFREY C WISECARVER

How would you use fresh cranberries in this recipe you think? I’ve got a bad lying around…Thanks!

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2 years ago
Julia

Using fresh cranberries might be a little too tart. Let me know if you end up trying it!

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2 years ago
adele andrews

could this be made a day ahead for thanksgiving?

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3 years ago
Julia

Yes, it can. When reheating, I recommend using a pan over the stove.

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3 years ago
Linda

This looks great! Think I’ll try it. 🙂

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3 years ago
Julia

You’ll love it! 🙂

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3 years ago

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