Brussels Sprouts, Bacon and Leek Fritters

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Brussels Sprouts, Bacon and Leek Fritters dixie

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon - diced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons sherry
  • Kosher salt/pepper
  • 4 teaspoons Dixie Crystals Light Brown Sugar
  • 9 ounces shaved Brussels sprouts
  • 1 leek (white portion only) finely sliced
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

      Directions

      1. Cook bacon in a small pan over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate lined with kitchen towels. Set aside.
      2. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of bacon grease. Add to pan: mustard, sherry and sugar. Whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
      3. Into a large bowl add: brussels, leek, eggs. Mix to combine. Add panko. Mix to combine. Form mixture into patties (approximately 1/4 cup each).
      4. Place oil into a shallow pan and heat over medium-high heat. Add patties (careful not to crowd the pan). Cook approximately 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen towels to absorb excess oil. Continue until all patties are cooked.
      5. Garnish fritters with crispy bacon and serve with creamy bacon vinaigrette dipping sauce.
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      Recipe developed for Dixie Crystals by Paula Jones @bellalimento.

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