Cracker Topped Brussels Sprouts Bacon Casserole Food

BRUSSELS SPROUTS-BACON STUFFING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375˚. Butter a 3-quart baking dish. Cook the bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp and browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in the Brussels sprouts and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove to a bowl.
• Melt 6 tablespoons butter in the pot. Add the onion, celery, chestnuts, garlic, thyme, sage, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 6 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat. Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Whisk the eggs in a large bowl. Add the bread cubes, Brussels sprouts mixture, vegetable-broth mixture and parsley; stir until well combined. Transfer to the prepared baking dish, dot with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and cover with foil.
• Bake the stuffing until hot, about 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving.

CRACKER-TOPPED BRUSSELS SPROUTS & BACON CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Cut Brussels sprouts in half through the stem ends. Add to large saucepan of boiling water; cook 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon in same saucepan on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 Tbsp. drippings from skillet. Add onions to reserved drippings; cook and stir 4 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in milk until blended; cook and stir 3 min. or until thickened. Add cheese; cook and stir 3 min. or until melted. Remove from heat.
• Stir in Brussels sprouts and bacon; spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray. Top with cracker crumbs.
• Bake 25 min. or until heated through.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts, bacon, olive oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking sheet. Roast, stirring halfway through cooking, until sprouts are tender and lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Drizzle with balsamic glaze; serve warm.