Brussels Sprouts With Bacon Horseradish Cream Food

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON-HORSERADISH CREAM

Steps:

• Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan, add 1 inch of water and bring to a boil.
• Put Brussels sprouts in the basket and steam until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Mix bacon, garlic, sour cream, horseradish, salt, pepper and crushed pepper flakes (if using) in a medium bowl.
• Add the Brussels sprouts and toss to coat.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Brown bacon in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Add extra-virgin olive oil to the pan, 1 turn. Add shallots to the pan and saute 1 to 2 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts and coat in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook Brussels sprouts 2 to 3 minutes to begin to soften, then add broth. Bring broth to a bubble, cover and reduce heat to medium low. Cook 10 minutes, until tender. Transfer sprouts to a serving dish with a slotted spoon and top with cooked bacon bits.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON, ALMONDS AND CREAM

Steps:

• Trim the sprouts and drop into boiling water. Simmer until nearly cooked and then drain.
• Heat the butter and oil in a large pan. Add the bacon and almonds, and sauté until brown.
• Add the sprouts and cook for a further 2-3 minutes, stirring.
• Allow to cool for a few minutes and then add the cream and lemon zest.
• Return to the heat and cook for 4 minutes until the cream has reduced.
• Season with salt and pepper and add a dash of lemon juice. Serve immediately.

CREAMY BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Add sprouts to boiling water (with decent amount of salt). Boil no longer than three minutes. Remove from pan, draining thoroughly (save 2 tablespoons of the water).
• Fry bacon until desired crispiness; remove from grease. You may either cut or crumble bacon. Discard half of grease, leaving the rest in the frying pan.
• Add sprouts and bacon to the bacon grease; use a spatula to fold in, coating the sprouts and bacon into the grease for two minutes.
• Add sour cream and reserved water; reduce heat to medium and continue to stir for 2-3 minutes. Place in serving bowl, sprinkle with salt and pepper, serving immediately.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND PEARL ONIONS IN HORSERADISH CREAM

Steps:

• Cook onions in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes. Using large strainer, transfer onions to bowl; set aside to cool. Return water to boil; add more salt. Add brussels sprouts and boil until just tender, about 6 minutes. Drain well; cool. Peel onions, leaving core intact. Cut brussels sprouts in half through root end. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Combine vegetables in medium bowl; cover and chill.)
• Whisk 3 tablespoons horseradish, flour, and allspice in small bowl to blend; whisk in whipping cream. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped thyme and stir 30 seconds. Add vegetables and sauté until heated through, about 4 minutes. Add cream mixture and cook until vegetables are coated and cream mixture is reduced to glaze, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, adding more horseradish by 1/4 teaspoonfuls, if desired. Transfer vegetables to bowl. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.