Brussels Sprouts & Bacon

Directions

PREHEAT OVEN TO 375℉ (190℃).

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

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

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

Do not let the sprouts sit in water for more than a minute.

Sauté bacon until limp, not crisp.

Drain and coarsely chop.

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

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

Bake for 20 minutes or until hot.