Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cheese Recipe

Name: Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 small onion, julienned; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 small Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped; 1 recipe Basic Brussels Sprouts, recipe follows; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon whole-grain Dijon mustard; 1 -ounce blue cheese, crumbled; Pinch freshly ground nutmeg; 1 pound Brussels sprouts, rinsed; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Servings: persons

6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small onion, julienned
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 small Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped
1 recipe Basic Brussels Sprouts, recipe follows
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon whole-grain Dijon mustard
1 -ounce blue cheese, crumbled
Pinch freshly ground nutmeg
1 pound Brussels sprouts, rinsed
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1
Place the bacon into a 10-inch straight-sided saute pan and set over medium-high heat.
2
Cook bacon until crisp and brown.
3
Remove bacon and all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the pan using a slotted spoon.
4
Decrease the heat to low.
5
Add the onion and cook just until they turn semi-translucent, approximately 3 minutes.
6
Add the salt and apple and continue to cook for another minute.
7
Add the Brussels sprouts, heavy cream and mustard and cook just until the Brussels sprouts are heated through, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
8
Remove from the heat and stir in the bacon, blue cheese and nutmeg.
9
Serve immediately.
10
Basic Brussels Sprouts
11
Cut off the stem end of the Brussels sprouts and remove any yellowing outer leaves.
12
Cut each Brussels sprout in half from top to bottom.
13
Place the Brussels sprouts, water and salt into a 3 to 4-quart saucier and cover.
14
Place over high heat and cook for 5 minutes or until tender.
15
Remove and serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 1 small onion, julienned, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 small Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped, and more.

Yes, Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cheese falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cheese

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