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Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Bacon

3.5

(19)

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.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved
6 bacon slices, coarsely chopped
2 1/4 cups peeled roasted chestnuts (about 1 1/4 pounds) or jarred chestnuts (about 12 ounces), halved
1/2 cup water

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook brussels sprouts in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain.

    Step 2

    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.

    Step 3

    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.

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