Bacon & Parm Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts
- Prep Time
15 Minutes - Difficulty
Easy - Servings
4-6
Ingredients
- 4 strips bacon
- 1 pound Brussels Sprouts, halved
- 3 tablespoons fresh shaved parmesan
- 2 tablespoons Mike's Hot Honey
Instructions
1. Bacon Time:
- Medium heat in that cast iron
- Cook bacon to your happy place
- Save that liquid gold (bacon fat)
2. Sprout Party:
- Add those halved sprouts to the bacon fat
- Let them get all tender and gorgeous
- Patience pays off here
3. The Finish:
- Into a serving bowl they go
- Drizzle with Mike's Hot Honey
- Add that bacon back
- Crown with fresh parm
Pro Tips
- Fresh sprouts = sweeter sprouts
- Look for tight, bright green heads
- Similar sizes cook more evenly
- More bacon fat = more flavor
Perfect Partners
Serve alongside:
- Hot Honey Glazed Ham
- Hot Honey Cedar Plank Salmon
- Holiday turkey
- Simple roast chicken
Make It Your Own
- Extra crispy bacon
- Double the honey
- Add garlic
- Try different cheeses
Storage Smarts
- Best fresh and hot
- Reheat in cast iron
- Add fresh parm when serving
- Extra honey never hurts
Remember: Great veggies don't have to be complicated. Sometimes a little bacon and honey make all the difference.
Pro Tip: Keep that cast iron nice and hot - it's the secret to perfect caramelization!
Now go create some veggie magic. Your taste buds are waiting.
