Stew with Brussels sprouts and smoked bacon bits

This stew is a robust and hearty dish with the unique flavor of Brussels sprouts and the salty addition of smoked bacon bits. Perfect for the cold days!
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Side dish
Cuisine: Belgian
Keyword: bacon, comfort food, sprouts, stoemp
Servings: 6
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 500 g sprouts (cleaned and halved)
  • 1 kg potatoes (peeled and cut large into 2)
  • 200 g smoked bacon bits
  • 25 g butter
  • 100 ml milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  • Clean the Brussels sprouts, halving or cutting into quarters if desired. Cook until tender in lightly salted. (Whole : 10 to 15 minutes – halved or quartered : 5 to 10 minutes).
  • Peel the potatoes and cook until tender in lightly salted water for 20 minutes.
  • Fry the bacon bits until crispy.
  • Puree and finish with butter and milk.
  • Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Beware, bacon is salty!
  • Combine everything together and serve.

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Calories: 250kcal

Variations

  • Add an onion and/or a clove of garlic when frying the bacon bits.
  • Sauté the Brussels sprouts briefly but vigorously for a crispy crust
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