Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Chestnuts: Christmas Sides. Hello friends. So hands up who fancy’s making some Brussels Sprouts With Bacon And Chestnuts?
Such a perfect side for Christmas dinner!? Because sprouts are great at Christmas.
If there’s one side dish that truly deserves a festive makeover, it’s Brussels sprouts and this Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Chestnuts recipe is the ultimate way to win over even the biggest sprout sceptics.
Combining crispy bacon, buttery chestnuts, and perfectly cooked sprouts, this dish delivers the ideal balance of savoury, smoky, and slightly sweet flavours.
Whether you’re planning your Christmas dinner menu or looking for a comforting winter side, this recipe is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
How To Make Brussels Sprouts with Bacon And Chestnuts:
How To Make Brussels Sprouts with Bacon And Chestnuts.
Brussels sprouts often get a bad reputation, but when cooked properly they become beautifully caramelised, tender, and packed with flavour.
Add in crunchy bacon pieces and rich roasted chestnuts, and you’ve got a festive side dish that pairs effortlessly with turkey, roast beef, gammon, or even a vegetarian centrepiece.
It’s quick to prepare, easy to scale up for a crowd, and brings a touch of seasonal luxury to any meal.
Serves: 4 – 6 | Preparation Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 240g can whole chestnuts, halve or quarter large chestnuts
- 500g Brussels sprouts, remove outer leaves and halve
- 6 rashers bacon, finely sliced
- 25g butter
- 1 Tbsp oil
- 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Chestnuts Method:
How To Make:
- Firstly, plunge the Brussels sprouts into a pan of boiling water and boil for two minutes.
- Drain well and refresh the sprouts under cold running water, then drain again.
- Then heat the butter and oil in a deep-sided frying pan or wok.
- Add the bacon and fry until crispy, then add the garlic and cook for a few seconds.
- Add the sprouts and chestnuts and stir-fry until all the ingredients are heated through.
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Chestnuts Hints And Tips:
Canned chestnuts need no preparation before cooking, so this meal takes just minutes to make.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 283
- Protein: 12.2g
- Carbs: 19.0g
- Sugars: 6.6g
- Fat: 18.1g
- Sat Fat: 6.7g
- Fibre: 6.7g
- Sodium: 0.6g
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon And Chestnuts. Recipe and photo credit by- Canned Food UK. So what do you think? Do you fancy making some?
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Sprout And Chestnut Gratin:
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Thirdly, How To Make Brussels Sprout And Comté Gratin.
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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Chestnuts:
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Chestnuts. If you’re searching for the perfect Brussels sprouts Christmas recipe, you’ve found it. Let’s make your festive table even more delicious!
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