Baked brussels sprouts au gratin
6 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | quart | Brussels sprouts |
| 2 | tablespoons | Butter |
| ½ | cup | Green onions, chpd |
| 1 | tablespoon | Flour |
| ½ | slice | Bacon |
| 1½ | teaspoon | Garlic, chpd |
| 1½ | teaspoon | Parsley, chpd |
| 1 | cup | Water, reserved from cooking |
| ½ | teaspoon | Salt |
| ⅛ | Pepper | |
| ½ | cup | Cheddar cheese, grated |
| 2½ | tablespoon | Bread crumbs |
Directions
Preheat oven 325 F. Wash and "x" bottom of brussels sprouts. Place in boiling water, enough to cover. Boil and simmer 10 mins or until tender.
Drain and reserve 1 c hot liquid. Melt butter in sm skillet. Add green onions and saute 3 mins. Stir in flour and cook until flour is dissolved, 3 mins. Add bacon, garlic and parsley. Cook 3 mins more. Pour in reserved water. Add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened to consistency of heavy cream Remove bacon from sauce. Place sprouts base down in a buttered casserole. Pour sauce over. Top wih grated cheese then breadcrumbs. Bake 30 mins or until top is browned.
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