Bacon Brussels Creamy (Printable Version)
Bacon gets nice and crispy, Brussels sprouts turn soft, and cheese ties it all together—super cozy for hanging out with friends or family.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
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2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed with the ends cut off and sliced in half
→ Meat
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12 ounces thick-sliced bacon, chopped up
→ Dairy
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2 tablespoons butter
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1/2 cups and 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
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1/3 cup parmesan cheese shredded
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3/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
→ Pantry
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2 teaspoons chopped garlic
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2 tablespoons regular flour
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Salt, sprinkle as needed
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Black pepper, add as you like
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Pop the skillet or baking dish in the hot oven. Bake for around 15 to 20 minutes until you see bubbles in the middle and the sprouts have softened. Dish it out right away.
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Drop the Brussels sprouts and bacon right back into the pan. Mix so everything's totally covered in the cream sauce. If you’re using a baking dish, pour the sauce over everything and give it a mix. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and blend it in gently.
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Move the cooked sprouts onto a plate or into a dish that can go in the oven. Re-use the skillet, melt the butter over medium. Toss in the flour and stir until it’s all blended up. Pour in the heavy cream a little at a time, mixing as it heats. Drop in the parmesan cheese and keep stirring until it’s all smooth and melted.
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Toss the Brussels sprouts into the pan with the bacon drippings. Throw in some salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high for about 6 minutes to get a bit of char here and there. Dump the garlic in and let it go for another minute till it smells awesome.
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Put your skillet on medium, toss in the bacon, and cook till it's all crispy and browned. Take the bacon out using a slotted spoon and set it on paper towels. Leave behind 2 or 3 spoonfuls of bacon fat in the pan, pour the rest off.
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Get your oven going at 400°F (204°C).
# Additional Notes:
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Best flavor comes from fresh Brussels sprouts and top-notch thick bacon.
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Cut back on cleanup by using an oven-friendly skillet from start to finish.