Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts bring flavor to cooked bacon in this cheesy side dish, ready in just an hour’s time.

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Prep Time 25 min
Total Time 60 min
Servings 10

Ingredients

1 1/4: lb 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 shredded Parmesan cheese

1/2: cup shredded Cheddar cheese

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Directions

1 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.
2 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.
3 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.
4 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.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

*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.

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