Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Name: Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs Brussels sprouts, cut in half (about 5 cups); 6 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon 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

Submitted by TasteTester

"Our family really likes brussels sprouts, and adding cheese and bacon makes this an irresistable side vegetable."

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Ready In:: 1hr 25mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₄ lbs Brussels sprouts, cut in half (about 5 cups)
6 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon 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

directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Remove any discolored outer leaves and trim stem portion of brussels sprouts. In a 3-quart saucepan, place brussels sprouts; add enough water just to cover. Heat to boiling; boil 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and return to saucepan; set aside.
Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occassionally, until crisp. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels; set aside. Drain all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat from skillet.
Add butter to bacon fat in skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add onion; cook 2-3 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 and stir in Parmesan cheese.
Pour sauce over brussels sprouts in saucepan; mix gently. Spoon into 2-quart casserole. Bake uncovered 25-30 minutes, sprinkling with crumbled bacon and Cheddar cheese for last 10 minutes of baking, until hot and bubbly. Serve right away.

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Oh, my! These are great! I lightened this a bit by using turkey bacon and fat free half and half. Still very yummy! I love my Brussels sprouts, so I'm always looking for great ways to fix them. Thanx for posting.

*Parsley*

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