Here’s a perfect side dish for the hectic holidays. You can cook the brussels sprouts one day ahead; cool them under cold running water, then drain, cover and refrigerate.

Makes 6 servings.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved
  • 6bacon slices, coarsely chopped2 1/4cups peeled roasted chestnuts (about 1 1/4 pounds) or jarred chestnuts (about 12 ounces), halved
  • 1/2cup water

    DIRECTIONS

    Cook brussels sprouts in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain.


    Sauté chopped bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels and drain.


    Heat bacon drippings in skillet over medium-high heat. Add brussels sprouts and chestnuts and sauté until brussels sprouts begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and cook until brussels sprouts are tender and most of liquid is absorbed but mixture is still moist, about 3 minutes longer. Stir in bacon. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.