CREAMY BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PEPPERED BACON

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Wow--this sounds like a dynamite dish, rich and creamy and bacon too! Gotta love it! Recipe & photo: Family Circle Hometown Favorites 06-12-14

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Vegetables

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slice peppered bacon
2 lb brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved through stem end
3/4 c chicken broth
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3/4 c whipping cream
cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet cook bacon over medium heat until browned and crisp. Drain, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in skillet.
  • 2. Add Brussels sprouts to drippings in skillet. Cook over medium heat 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broth, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover; cook 2 to 4 minutes more or until liquid is almost evaporated. Add cream. Cook 4 minutes more or until thickened.
  • 3. Transfer sprouts to serving dish. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and cracked pepper.

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