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A vintage, silver bowl with flower full of bright green brussels sprouts that have been halved and pan roasted until golden brown on one side, olive oil and seasoning covering all of them and tossed with red craisins, crisp bacon and crunchy candied pecans ohsweetbasil.com
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Candied Pecan Bacon Brussel Sprouts

Don't be afraid of  brussels sprouts. Pan roasted candied pecan bacon brussels sprouts are seriously the best side dish ever!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Over 300 Christmas Recipes and Ideas to Bring the Christmas Spirit
Keyword: bacon, brussel sprouts, candied pecans, craisins, side
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Brussel Sprouts ends trimmed off and sliced in half
  • 1 Tablespoon Johnny's Garlic Spread or other garlic seasoning
  • Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter unsalted
  • 3 Slices Bacon cooked and chopped
  • 1/3-1/2 Cup Craisins
  • 1 Cup Candied Pecans

candied pecans

  • 3 Cups Fisher Nuts pecans

Fisher Nuts pecans

Instructions

For the candied nuts

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg white and water until foamy. Stir into the pecans in a large bowl.
    3 Cups Fisher Nuts pecans, 1 Egg White, 2 teaspoons Water
  • Stir in the sugars and seasoning and spread out over the cookie sheet.
    1/2 Cup White Sugar, 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar, 1 Pinch Nutmeg, 1 Pinch Salt, 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
  • Bake for 25-27 minutes then allow to cool on the counter all day.

For the brussel sprouts

  • Heat a saute pan over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil and butter.
    Olive Oil, 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • Add the brussel sprouts and stir to coat in the oil mixture.
    2 Cups Brussel Sprouts
  • Allow to cook for 5-10 minutes or until tender and golden on the cut side.
  • Add the garlic seasoning (not garlic salt) and cook for an additional minute.
    1 Tablespoon Johnny's Garlic Spread
  • Remove to a dish and toss with craisins, bacon and chopped candied pecans.
    1 Cup Candied Pecans, 1/3-1/2 Cup Craisins, 3 Slices Bacon
  • Serve immediately.

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Notes

To reheat, place on lightly oiled baking sheet in 350 degree oven for 5 or more minutes, or heat in microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 1018kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 74g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Monounsaturated Fat: 40g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 2030mg | Potassium: 572mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 72g | Vitamin A: 473IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 3mg