Brussels Sprouts With Applewood Bacon

• 2 lbs fresh Brussels sprouts, halved
• 5 bacon, slices diced (use applewood-smoked bacon)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup firmly packed splenda brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1. Cook Brussels sprouts in boiling salted water to cover 4 minutes; drain. Lunge sprouts into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain.
2. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring often, 10 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon dripping in skillet.
3. Melt buttle in hot drippings over medium-high heat; stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until sugar is melted and sauce thickens slightly. Stir in Brussels sprouts; cook, stirring often, 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Add salt and pepper to taste.

brussels sprouts, bacon, butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/brussels-sprouts-with-applewood-bacon-491078 (may not work)