Brussel Sprouts

Prep Time XX min | Cook Time XX min | Serves XX

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INgredients

• 10 oz bacon

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 lb brussel sprouts

• 5 garlic cloves

• 1-1/2 cup heavy cream

• 1-1/2 tsp cornstarch

• 1 tbsp water

• 1/3 cup grated mozzarella cheese

• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

• salt

• pepper

• Fresh parsley, thyme, or rosemary for garnish

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Fry bacon in large oven-safe skillet over medium heat until crispy.

3. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to towel lined plate to soak up some of the oil and fat.

4. Drain most of the fat, leave 1 to 2 tbsp of grease in pan.

5. In same pan, melt the butter, then add Brussel sprouts

6. Season to taste with salt and pepper

7. Scrape up any browned bacon bits and cook stirring occasionally.

8. Cook for 6 minutes until edges start crisping and slightly charring.

9. Add in garlic and stir through the sprouts for 1 minute until fragrant

10. Pour in heavy cream, reduce heat to low and allow to simmer until tender (about 3 to 4 minutes)

11. If the cream is too thin, add in cornstarch slurry stirring it immediately until combined.

    • Cornstarch slurry is 1 tbsp water & 1-1/2 tsp cornstarch mixed together.

12. Add in bacon and give everything a good mix.

13. Top the sprouts with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.

14. Bake until cheese is bubbly and sprouts are done (about 15 minutes)

15. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, thyme, or rosemary.