Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs of brussel sprouts
1/2 lb bacon
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tsp thyme
3-4 thinly sliced or minced garlic cloves
salt and pepper to taste
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Directions: * Wash and trim brussel sprouts, cut tips off and slice in half. * Cut bacon into 1/2 inch strips. * In a large heated frying pan add the olive oil and bacon pieces. Fry bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside. * Toast garlic about 1 minute or until golden brown. Remove and set aside. * Add brussel sprouts, thyme and salt (if desired) and pepper to pan. Don’t crowd in pan. Pan roast brussel sprouts about 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until golden brown. * Add bacon and roasted garlic to the brussel sprouts. Ready to serve.
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