Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Name: Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: German Recipes, German Side Dishes
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts; 1/2 pound bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons stone-ground mustard; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

My relatives claim to hate Brussels sprouts, which I took as a challenge to come up with a recipe they'd love. When I served this at my Christmas buffet, there wasn't a sprout left in the bowl! —Carol Bess White, Portland, Oregon

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts
1/2 pound bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, sliced
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons stone-ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

Directions

Cut an “X” in the core of each Brussels sprout. Place in a large saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, in a large ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings.
Saute onion in drippings until tender. Stir in the vinegar, mustard, garlic powder, salt, Brussels sprouts and bacon; cook 2-3 minutes longer.
Sprinkle with bread crumbs; broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 256 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein.

Originally published as For Brussels Sprouts Haters in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2009

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longdinj

Dec 31, 2012

There we're no leftovers after serving these brussel sprouts. The only change I did to this recipe is cut the sprouts in half. Would definitely make again.
Denco24

Dec 30, 2012

This is a wonderful recipe. If you even remotely like brussels sprouts, you'll love this!
Denco24

Dec 30, 2012

This is a wonderful recipe. If you even remotely like brussels sprouts, you'll love this!
stf1083

Dec 29, 2012

Every year my family asks me to make this recipe. I use shallots rather than onion and do not use the bread crumbs, but if you like brussel sprouts this is a great recipe.
Nickytray

Dec 16, 2012

I am not a big fan of brussel sprouts but my husband LOVES them. I tried out this recipe as a possible Christmas side dish and I have made it every week since! This is the best brussel sprout dish I have ever had and has me me a brussel sprout lover!!
PTuttle

Apr 11, 2012

Great recipe! The only change I made was using honey dijon mustard because I couldn't locate the regular coarse ground dijon in my cupboard. It gave it a touch of sweetness that might even be better than the original recipe.
dawn3128

Dec 27, 2011

We loved this, we are still eating the leftovers and they are still delicious!!! will definitely make again!
pitajane

Dec 6, 2010

Made this for Thanksgiving, big hit, everyone loved it, they even ate it cold the next day!