CHEESY BACON BRUSSELS SPROUTS

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Our family really likes brussels sprouts, and adding cheese and bacon makes this an irresistable side vegetable.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 lbs Brussels sprouts, cut in half (about 5 cups)
6 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 large onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Remove any discolored outer leaves and trim stem portion of brussels sprouts. In a 3-quart saucepan, place brussels sprouts; add enough water just to cover. Heat to boiling; boil 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and return to saucepan; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occassionally, until crisp. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels; set aside. Drain all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat from skillet.
  • Add butter to bacon fat in skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add onion; cook 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Add flour, thyme and pepper; cook and stir until well-blended. Gradually stir in half-and-half and bouillon granules. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.
  • Pour sauce over brussels sprouts in saucepan; mix gently. Spoon into 2-quart casserole. Bake uncovered 25-30 minutes, sprinkling with crumbled bacon and Cheddar cheese for last 10 minutes of baking, until hot and bubbly. Serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.8, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 34.9, Sodium 377.1, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 8.2

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