Preparation
Total Time
Serves
- 1375 gram package Maple Leaf® Natural Bacon, diced
- 2lbs Brussels Sprouts, trimmed and sliced in half
- 2tbsp butter
- 1cup cream
- ½cup chicken stock
- 1tbsp instant flour
- 1 ½cup Italian blended shredded cheese
- Nutmeg, pinch
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cook bacon over medium high heat until just beginning to crisp.
- Using a slotted spoon remove onto a paper towel lined plate. Remove all but 1 tbsp of the rendered bacon fat. Add butter and melt.
- Add in brussels sprouts and allow to brown tossing often, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add half the bacon, cream, chicken stock, nutmeg and instant flour. Stir well and season with salt and pepper. Allow to simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Brussels sprouts should be tender / crisp and sauce slightly thickened. Sprinkle cheese over top and allow to melt. Sprinkle remaining crisp bacon over top and serve immediately.
Achieve a nice cheese crust by putting the brussels sprouts under the broiler!
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