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Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Apr 22, 2010
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Brussels sprouts bring flavor to cooked bacon in this cheesy side dish, ready in just an hour’s time.

Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 10
  • Ingredients 11
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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

Instructions

  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.

Nutrition

130 Calories
8g Total Fat
6g Protein
8g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
130
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
8g
13%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
20mg
6%
Sodium
330mg
14%
Potassium
240mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
8g
3%
Dietary Fiber
3g
10%
Sugars
3g
Protein
6g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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