Name: Southern Brussels Sprouts with Bacon: Quick Side
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 pound thick-cut smoked bacon, cut into 1/4-inch lardons; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1.5 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 large sweet yellow onions, thinly sliced; 1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn; 5 sprigs fresh thyme, stemmed

Brussels Sprouts

Southern-Style Brussels Sprouts with Lardons

Aug 11, 2025
by Abby Wunsch
- 5.0 / 5 ( 1 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

15 mins
COOK TIME

35 mins
TOTAL TIME

50 mins
SERVING

6 People
VIEWS

3

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the South with these decadent Brussels sprouts. Smoky lardons, sweet caramelized onions, and a touch of creamed corn elevate humble Brussels sprouts to a comforting and unforgettable dish.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 pound thick-cut smoked bacon, cut into 1/4-inch lardons

1 tablespoon olive oil

1.5 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

2 large sweet yellow onions, thinly sliced

1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn

5 sprigs fresh thyme, stemmed

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

36 g
Cholesterol

27 mg
Fiber

9 g
Protein

16 g
Saturated Fat

4 g
Sodium

835 mg
Sugar

7 g
Fat

14 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02

Step

Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add bacon lardons and cook until crispy, rendering the fat, about 5-7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate, reserving the bacon drippings in the skillet.

03

Step

Place Brussels sprouts on a sheet pan, season generously with salt and pepper, and drizzle with a portion of the reserved bacon drippings. Toss to coat evenly.

04

Step

Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then, turn on the broiler and broil until the Brussels sprouts are tender and slightly charred, about 5-6 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.

05

Step

While the Brussels sprouts are roasting, return the skillet with the remaining bacon drippings to medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté slowly, stirring occasionally, until they are deeply caramelized and sweet, about 15-20 minutes.

06

Step

Remove the Brussels sprouts from the oven and add them to the skillet with the caramelized onions. Stir in the cream-style corn and fresh thyme leaves. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until everything is well combined and heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

07

Step

Return the crispy bacon lardons to the skillet and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a splash of apple cider vinegar or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the Brussels sprouts while they are roasting.
If you don't have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the caramelized onions to a baking dish before adding the Brussels sprouts and other ingredients.
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese makes a delicious garnish for this dish.

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