I spent a nice chunk of Thanksgiving weekend addressing my little brother as a sprout. He then started calling my nephew a sprout who then called quite a few of us sprouts. In honor of this festive nickname, I tried a new Brussel sprout recipe that was most delicious – and quite easy too.

You’re a Sprout Sprouts

• 2 lbs. Brussel sprouts, cleaned and halved
• 1 carmelized shallot or onion
• 8 cloves of garlic, smashed
• 6 slices of crispy bacon, diced
• 2 T. Olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Dried cranberries, if you’re really festive

1. Pre-heat oven to 425F.
2. Toss sprouts, onion, garlic, bacon, olive oil in a bowl. Mix together with hands until sprouts are coated in oil.
3. Spread mixture between two jelly roll trays.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until sprouts are crispy.
5. Relocate sprouts to serving bowl and top with cranberries if desired.

There, now you’re a Sprout!