Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Bacon

Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Bacon
Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Bacon
Here's a perfect side dish for the hectic holidays. You can cook the brussels sprouts one day ahead; cool them under cold running water, then drain, cover and refrigerate.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 servings
Nut Vegetable Side Sauté Christmas Thanksgiving Bacon Winter Chestnut Brussels Sprout Christmas Eve Bon Appétit
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Carbohydrate 61 g(20%)
  • Cholesterol 19 mg(6%)
  • Fat 14 g(21%)
  • Fiber 9 g(37%)
  • Protein 10 g(21%)
  • Saturated Fat 4 g(22%)
  • Sodium 223 mg(9%)
  • Calories 401

Preparation Cook brussels sprouts in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Sauté chopped bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels and drain. Heat bacon drippings in skillet over medium-high heat. Add brussels sprouts and chestnuts and sauté until brussels sprouts begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and cook until brussels sprouts are tender and most of liquid is absorbed but mixture is still moist, about 3 minutes longer. Stir in bacon. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Preparation Cook brussels sprouts in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Sauté chopped bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels and drain. Heat bacon drippings in skillet over medium-high heat. Add brussels sprouts and chestnuts and sauté until brussels sprouts begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and cook until brussels sprouts are tender and most of liquid is absorbed but mixture is still moist, about 3 minutes longer. Stir in bacon. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.