Brussels Sprouts Gratin Recipe

1. 1

   PREHEAT OVEN TO 375F.

2. 2

   Prepare the brussels sprouts by cutting a thin slice off the root end of each and then cutting an X in which end so it cooks proportionately inside and out.

3. 3

   In a large pot of boiling, salted water, blanch sprouts till they are crisp-tender, about 5 min.

4. 4

   Drain, refresh in ice cool water, and drain again.

5. 5

   (Don't let the sprouts sit in water for more than a minute.)

6. 6

   Saute/fry bacon till limp, not crisp.

7. 7

   Drain and coarsely chop.

8. 8

   Mix the sprouts and bacon together and spread the mix in a buttered gratin dish.

9. 9

   Pour cream over the sprouts-bacon mix and dot with bread crumbs and butter.

10. 10

    Bake for 20 min or possibly till warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.