These bacon ranch brussel sprouts are a delicious and simple side dish that the whole family can enjoy. Made with just 5 ingredients this dish is as easy as it is delicious.
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Looking for a fun way to spruce up your veggies? This bacon ranch brussels sprouts recipe is a surefire way to get everyone to eat their greens (and like it!)
With ranch brussel sprouts you get a tangy flavor added to every savory bite and when you pair the soft onions, carmelized brussel sprouts, and crisp bacon, it's a winning dish that everyone will enjoy.
We love brussel sprouts around here and it's one of the veggies my kids will gladly ask for more of, so having plenty of recipes to use them keeps us from getting bored.
Check out this Sheet Pan Chicken, Brussel Sprouts and Potatoes as well as our Sheet Pan Sausages and Brussel Sprouts.
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- 💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- 🛒 Ingredients
- 🔀 Substitutions & Variations
- 💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
- 🥬 Brussel Sprouts Prep
- 🥄 Instructions for Bacon Ranch Brussel Sprouts
- 👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- ❄️ Storage, Reheating & Make Ahead
- 🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
- ❓ Bacon Ranch Brussel Sprouts FAQs
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- 📖 Recipe
- 💬 Comments
💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's quick. This is a great side dish to make when you're in a hurry and needing something fast.
- Minimal ingredients. You really won't need much to make these brussel sprouts taste good. This is great for cutting your grocery budget or maintaining a small shopping list.
- It pairs well with anything. You can serve this recipe up with your next Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots, honey orange glazed ham, or dry brined Thanksgiving turkey, and it's sure to be enjoyed no matter what.
🛒 Ingredients
Brussel sprouts- Fresh, washed, trimmed, and cut into halves or quarters. (If you have extra, try Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Carrots and Instant Pot Brussel Sprouts and Bacon.)
Bacon strips- Bacon adds a salty chewy touch to this dish that pairs perfectly with everything else.
Ranch seasoning mix- Use a packet of ranch seasoning mix, this will provide all of the seasonings we want in a convenient packet.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
Bacon: Swap strips for ½ cup bacon bits for a quicker version.
Bacon grease: Replace with olive oil if preferred.
Make it a meal: Add chopped cooked chicken. Leftover rotisserie works great.
Raw chicken option: Brown 1 lb cubed raw chicken after removing the bacon, set aside, and add back in before mixing in the ranch. If using raw chicken, use a large skillet or halve the sprouts.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Use bacon bits instead of full strips. They're cheaper and already prepped.
Buy ranch mix in bulk (bigger canisters are far cheaper per serving than packets).
Stretch the dish: Add ½ sliced onion or a handful of mushrooms to increase volume for pennies.
Shop seasonal: Brussels sprouts are usually cheapest in fall and winter.
🥬 Brussel Sprouts Prep
Rinse well, pat dry, trim off woody ends, then halve or quarter so all pieces cook evenly. Loose leaves can be cooked too, they get crispy and delicious.
🥄 Instructions for Bacon Ranch Brussel Sprouts
Step 1: Heat a 12 inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until warm.
Step 2: Add in the bacon strips and cook until crisp on both sides. Remove bacon and drain all but 1 tablespoon of grease from the pan. When bacon is cool enough to handle, chop into tiny bits.
Step 3: Add in your diced onions and cook for about 1 minute until soft.
Step 4: Add in the brussel sprouts and olive oil.
Step 5: Cook until the brussel sprouts are browned and softened. This will take about 15-20 minutes. Remember to stir occasionally to prevent burning.
Step 6: Stir in the ranch seasoning mix and bacon bits. Toss well to combine.
Step 7: Remove from heat.
Serve warm
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
Control the caramelization: If sprouts brown too fast before softening, reduce heat and cover for 1-2 minutes to steam.
Crispy bacon every time: Remove bacon early, it will continue to crisp as it cools.
Bigger pan = better: Overcrowding steams the sprouts. Use a large skillet or cook in two batches for the best sear.
❄️ Storage, Reheating & Make Ahead
Storage: Keep leftover Bacon Ranch Brussel Sprouts in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Reheating: Warm in a skillet for best crispiness, or microwave 1-2 minutes for a softer texture.
Make Ahead: Trim and cut sprouts up to 24 hours ahead. Store refrigerated in a covered bowl lined with a paper towel.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
Serve Bacon Ranch Brussel Sprouts alongside roasted chicken, pork chops, meatloaf, BBQ ribs, baked salmon, or simple weeknight favorites like mashed potatoes and rice pilaf. They also pair perfectly with holiday mains like turkey or ham.
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❓ Bacon Ranch Brussel Sprouts FAQs
To make this dish dairy free all you would need to do is look at the back of your ranch seasoning packet and be sure to grab one that does not contain dairy as a listed ingredient.
There are a lot of options for dairy free ranch seasonings but there are also quite a few brands that have dairy as a listed ingredient so it's important to double check when shopping.
To reheat this side dish you can either microwave a serving on a plate for 1-2 minutes (the bacon will be soft) or you can reheat it over medium heat on the stove. This will give you a more crisp texture. Cook until warmed through.
We serve brussel sprouts with just about anything because it's such a popular veggie around here! We love to serve it up with chicken and pork the most.
Anything from chicken drumsticks to a simple pork roast works wonderfully but you can also serve brussel sprouts up with your holiday meats like ham and turkey too.
To prepare Brussels sprouts efficiently, consider halving or quartering them. This reduces their size, leading to faster cooking times.
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📖 Recipe
Bacon Ranch Brussel Sprouts
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon - ($0.40)
- 1 tablespoon reserved bacon grease - ($0.00)
- ½ cup onion, diced - ($0.46)
- 2 pound brussel sprouts, quartered - ($5.96)
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil - ($0.28)
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix - ($0.25)
Instructions
- Cook bacon. Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon slices and cook until crisp on both sides. Remove the bacon and reserve 1 tablespoon of the grease in the pan. Chop the bacon once cool enough to handle.
- Cook onion. Add the diced onion to the reserved bacon grease and cook for about 1 minute, until softened.
- Cook Brussels sprouts. Add the Brussels sprouts and olive oil to the skillet. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sprouts are browned and tender.
- Season and finish. Stir in the ranch seasoning mix and chopped bacon. Toss well to combine, then remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
- Scaling. Recipe can be easily halved or doubled as needed.
- Dairy-free option. Use a dairy-free ranch seasoning mix and verify ingredients on the label.
- Storage. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Reheating. Reheat in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes or warm in a skillet over medium heat until heated through.
Nutritional Information
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