Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Cranberries

Add the Brussels Sprouts (4 1/3 cups) to a large mixing bowl and cook in a microwave oven until soft, about 3 minutes.

Add Garlic (5 cloves) , Butter (1 Tbsp) , Salt (to taste) , and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) . Mix until the butter melts. Add Olive Oil (4 Tbsp) and mix well. Set aside. You can let the brussels sprouts marinate up to 1 hour but it is not necessary.

Place Bacon (7 slices) in a high-sided pan over medium heat. Cook until the bacon starts to crisp, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add brussels sprouts to the pan and let them cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add Dried Cranberries (1/3 cup) , cook for 2 minutes, stirring regularly. Turn off the heat and transfer everything to a colander to drain. Serve with Shredded Parmesan Cheese (to taste) . Enjoy!