Baked Bacon Cheese Sprouts |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1 quart brussels sprout |
2 tablespoons unsalted butter |
1/2 cup chopped scallion |
1 tablespoon flour |
1/2 slice bacon |
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic |
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped parsley |
8 fluid ounces reserved cooking water |
salt and pepper |
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese |
2 1/2 tablespoons breadcrumbs |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven 325°F.
2. Wash and x bottom of the Brussels sprouts.
3. Place them in boiling water, enough to cover.
4. Simmer for 10 minutes or until they are tender.
5. Drain and reserve 1 cup of the hot liquid.
6. Melt the butter in small skillet.
7. Add the scallions and sauté for 3 minutes.
8. Stir in the flour and cook until the flour is dissolved, 3 minutes.
9. Add the bacon, garlic and parsley; cook for 3 minutes more.
10. Pour in the reserved water and add salt and pepper.
11. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened to the consistency of heavy cream.
12. Remove the bacon from the sauce.
13. Place the sprouts base down in a buttered casserole and pour the sauce over them.
14. Top with the grated cheese and then the breadcrumbs.
15. Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is browned.
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