Rosemary Bacon Brussels Sprouts and New Potatoes
yield: 4 -6
prep time: 20 Min
cook time: 45 Min
Ingredients:
2 lb Brussels sprouts (may use frozen)
5 sprigs rosemary, large/fresh (leave whole)
6 slice bacon (good hickory smoked or apple smoked)
1 lb new red potatoes, small and quartered
2 oz olive oil, light
1 sm sweet onion, quartered and thinly sliced
Directions:
Set the oven to preheat to 400 degrees.
If using frozen Brussels sprouts, thaw first. I have thawed them in the microwave with no damage to the texture. Cut off the hard ends. Then cut any large ones in half. Set aside.
Wash your rosemary and new potatoes. Cut the small potatoes into quarters. Pat the rosemary and potatoes dry.
Place the potatoes and rosemary in an ovenproof Pyrex-type container. Spread them in a single layer with rosemary under and on top of the potatoes. Pour the olive oil on top and sprinkle with coarse-ground salt. Mix very well. Cover and place in the oven. (Baking will take about 15 minutes; the idea is to get the aroma of the rosemary going and for the potatoes to start getting soft.)
Using a large skillet (I use a 16" cast iron, I like how it browns/caramelizes), place your bacon into the frying pan and begin frying at medium-low to medium heat. Render the fat from the bacon, and when the bacon is done, remove it to paper towels to be crumbled before serving.
Add Brussels sprouts to the bacon fat in the pan, and then the onions. Cook for about 5-10 minutes.
Remove potatoes and rosemary from the oven. Mix very well. Leave as much olive oil behind as you can. Add the potatoes to the pan with sprouts and mix. Place rosemary on top and cover. You are going to cook at a nice sizzle (low, medium to medium according to your stove), stirring frequently. Do your best to keep the rosemary intact.
When sprouts are crisp-tender, and the potatoes are soft through, remove the rosemary and discard. Sprinkle more coarse salt, along with coarse black pepper to taste.
Crumble and mix in 3/4 of the bacon. Remove all to a serving bowl or plate, and crumble the rest of the bacon on top!! Serve 
Recipe courtesy of Just a Pinch.com
Yum!!