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Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this incredibly flavorful Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts recipe! Crispy Brussels sprouts tossed in a creamy parmesan cheese sauce and topped with salty bacon – it's the perfect side dish that will have everyone asking for more. This easy recipe is ready in under 90 minutes and guaranteed to become a family favorite.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 204.8 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts

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How to Make Cheesy Bacon Brussels Sprouts

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Trim and halve 1 pound of Brussels sprouts. Remove any discolored outer leaves.
  3. In a 3-quart saucepan, combine Brussels sprouts and enough water to cover.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 6-8 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
  5. Drain the Brussels sprouts and set aside.
  6. While Brussels sprouts cook, cook 4 slices of bacon in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet.
  7. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the bacon fat in the skillet. Melt over medium-high heat.
  8. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
  9. Stir in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
  10. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of half-and-half and 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon granules. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  11. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute, or until sauce has thickened slightly.
  12. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  13. Pour the cheese sauce over the cooked Brussels sprouts in the saucepan and gently toss to coat.
  14. Transfer the Brussels sprouts mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish.
  15. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes. During the last 10 minutes of baking, sprinkle with the crumbled bacon and 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  16. Bake until hot and bubbly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

36g

Carbs

3g

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