CHEESY BACON BRUSSELS SPROUTS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-23024

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds brussels sprouts (1 to 1 1/2 inch), cut in half (5 cups)*
6 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter or 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 Parmesan cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. In 3-quart saucepan, place Brussels sprouts; add enough water just to cover. Heat to boiling; boil 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and return to saucepan; set aside. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels and 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 to 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; stir in Parmesan cheese. Pour sauce over Brussels sprouts in saucepan; mix gently. Spoon into 2-quart casserole. Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes, sprinkling with crumbled bacon and Cheddar cheese for last 10 minutes of baking, until hot and bubbly. *Remove any discolored outer leaves and trim discolored portion of stem ends of Brussels sprouts. Cheesy Bacon Green Beans: omit Brussels sprouts. In step 1, place 1 bag (1 lb) frozen cut green beans and 2 tablespoons water in 2-quart microwavable casserole. Cover and microwave on High 5 minutes; drain and set aside. Continue as directed. Don't let anyone give you any attitude--this vegetable with the funny little name delivers big on flavor! Brussels sprouts look and taste like miniature green cabbage and they're cute and fun to boot.