BAKED STUFFED BRUSSELS SPROUTS W/BACON & CHEESES

Baked Stuffed Brussels Sprouts w/Bacon & Cheeses image

Provided by Wendy Ann Stauffer

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

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12-15 large brussels sprouts
1 c Parmigiano-reggiano, grated or just parm cheese is fine also
3/4 c mozzarella cheese shredded (or 3/4 cup of ricotta) or your favorite shredded cheese)
1/4 c Italian bread crumbs
1/2 c panko bread crumbs
2 tsp basil, dried
2 tsp thyme, dried
3-5 clove garlic minced or minced garlic to your taste I like a lot of garlic
1/4 tsp pepper
2-3 Tbsp olive oil
4-6 slice bacon (cooked & crumbled) or as much as you like
pinch of sea salt

Steps:

1. Cut Brussels sprouts length wise & bring a pot of water to a boil. Boil Brussels sprouts cut side down for about 2 minutes remove from water let them cool this will help when coring them out. Once cooled, core out the middle of the sprout using a pairing knife, once all are cored, chop up the cored out pieces of brussel sprout very tiny and saute with garlic in fry pan w/olive oil on Med high heat (if making w Bacon I add bacon pieces at this time also)~ saute until brussel sprout is tender & bacon crisp-
2. In a separate bowl Mix all other ingredients together~once all mixed~ then combine cooked Brussels sprout pieces, garlic (bacon) mixture to the bowl of cheese & breadcrumb mixture ~ toss and mix all well to create your stuffing. You may need to add more Panko use your judgement.
3. With a spoon stuff the Brussels Sprout 1/2's w/stuffing mixture~ Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes or so (I like them crispier so I cook a little longer) or put on broil last 2-3 minutes to crisp up the tops. (just watch carefully) Serve & Enjoy (I love watching my family eat Brussels sprouts)