BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON & APPLES

This may be a recipe to get you to love Brussels sprouts. How could you not like something with bacon, apples, lemon juice, and Parmigiano cheese?

4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces

2 lbs Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and cut in half

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 apple, cored and cut into 1-inch cubes

Zest and juice of 1 lemon

¼ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Place bacon in a large cast-iron skillet and bake in the oven for 10 minutes.

Remove from oven and transfer bacon to a plate and set aside.

Add Brussels sprouts to skillet and toss to coat with bacon drippings.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Place skillet back in oven and bake 15 minutes.

Remove from oven and add diced apple and bacon.

Toss to combine and bake another 15 minutes until sprouts are tender and browned.

Remove from oven and add lemon zest, juice, and cheese.

Toss to combine and spoon into a warm serving bowl or platter.

Serves 6