Sunday, November 9, 2014

Brussel Sprouts with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette and Bacon

Looking for a 15 minute side dish for the holidays? Brussel Sprouts with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette and Bacon, so easy and delicious you will be making them all year long.

Brussel Sprouts

Do you like blue cheese? brussel sprouts? A couple of loaded questions since
you may like one and not the other. Brussel sprouts and blue cheese are not always at the top of everyone's favorite foods list. I happen to love them both. Since you have made it here, I am going to assume you do too :) And if you do, you are in for a treat.

Brussel sprouts dressed up for the holidays, with a tangy blue cheese vinaigrette and topped with crumbled bacon, inspired by a simple wedge salad. My family eats brussel sprouts with just a sprinkle of vinegar on top, nothing else. So a vinaigrette was a perfect choice to add something special without changing them up too much. The crumbled bacon adds another wedge salad component and, well let's be honest, bacon makes just about everything better.

Just a note, we had plenty of leftovers (I have a tendency to cook entirely too much when making a dish) and honestly I didn't even heat them up to munch on them. They were great straight from the fridge. My husband agreed. Yes, we are those weird people that snack on brussel sprouts.

Do you dress up everyday vegetables for the holiday table? What are some of your favorites?


Brussel Sprouts with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

2 to 3 Pounds Fresh Brussel Sprouts
1/2 Cup Cooked and Finely Crumbled Bacon-You can substitute Real Bacon Bits if desired
1/2 Cup Canola Oil
1/4 Cup White Wine Vinegar
1/2 Cup Blue Cheese Crumbles
1 Teaspoon Sugar
1/4 Teaspoon Dry Mustard
1/4 Teaspoon  Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper

Place brussel sprouts in a large stock pot and add enough water to cover, salt lightly if desired. Bring to a low simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, immediately drain and allow to cool slightly before adding vinaigrette.

While brussel sprouts are cooking, make vinaigrette. Place oil, vinegar, blue cheese crumbles, sugar, dry mustard, salt and pepper in a jar or container with a tight seal. Shake vigorously to mix. 

Pour over cooled brussel sprouts and top with crumbled bacon.

Notes:
I used more than a 1/2 cup of chopped bacon, because we like bacon – a lot!
You will have plenty of vinaigrette if you use three pounds of brussel sprouts versus using two pounds.


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18 comments:

  1. I love brussel sprouts, so I may have to try this recipe! Please come over and link up some of your delicious recipes at somuchathome.blogspot.com. I have a weekly link up each Wednesday. The link up party lasts all week so you can link up at any time. Hope you will visit.
    God bless.

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    1. Hi Chris, I love brussel sprouts too, one of my favorites! I would to link up on Wednesday, thank you for the invite. Thanks for visiting!

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  2. What an interesting idea, just a sprinkle of vinaigrette on top! And I LOVE all the bacon! What's not to love?

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    1. Hi Lindsey, bacon makes everything better right?! You have some lovely recipes over at American Heritage Cooking! Thanks for visiting!

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  3. Hi Christy, Noticed this on Google+ and you have inspired me to make my own little recipe. My nephew had recently cooked a simple side of chopped brussel sprouts. I love his idea too. Now I guess it's my turn. Going to include you and reference your recipe in my post. This looks so delicious. I love this vegetable.

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    1. Hi Anita, glad to be an inspiration. I will be looking forward to your post! It was delicious! Thanks for visiting!

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  4. I love Brussels sprouts! And I love bleu cheese. What a wonderful combo. We just had Brussels sprouts last night, but we usually just roast them in olive oil.

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    1. Hi Lara, that is my usual and customary way to fix Brussel sprouts and they are delicious roasted with olive oil. I was feeling particularly inspired to jazz them up though lol. Brussel sprouts sometimes don't get enough love. Thanks for visiting, hope you visit again soon!

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  5. Yum! I love Brussels sprouts -- I will be making this soon!

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    1. Hi Anne, you will love them! Thanks for visiting!

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  6. Mmm, blue cheese and bacon! I just recently started to like brussel sprouts, especially when they are combined with bacon! I need to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing it with Hump Day Happenings.

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    1. Hey Jenna, mmm is what I say to blue cheese and bacon too! Thanks for stopping by!

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  7. Oh my goodness, I am excited to try this! We love brussels sprouts here and bacon makes everything take better. And I can't even tell you how much I love blue cheese. This is a great flavor combination! Pinning...this would be such a great addition to the Thanksgiving menu!

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    1. Hi Michelle, I am so glad you like this. Blue cheese is a favorite for me too! Thank you for pinning and for stopping by!

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  8. Love this!!! I have brussels now too! I can't wait to try this! Stopping by from the ohmyheartsiegirl linky party!

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    1. Hi Stephanie,it is a great way to eat your brussel sprouts! Thanks for visiting!

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  9. Your recipe looks so delicious! Thank you for joining us this last weekend on #PureBlogLove recipe and DIY craft Link Party! I hope to see you this Thursday night again, the party starts at 8 pm EST and runs all weekend! I can't wait to see what you're cooking up next!
    XoXo
    Heidy L. McCallum

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  10. That looks delicious! Thanks for sharing at the Say G'day Saturday linky party.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha in Oz

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