Creamed Brussels Sprouts With Bacon Food

BACON-WRAPPED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CREAMY LEMON DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Trim the stem ends from the Brussels sprouts, and halve lengthwise. Put them in a medium bowl, and toss with 1 teaspoon salt.
• Lay the bacon strips next to each other on a work surface. Brush liberally with about 1/2 the maple syrup, then halve crosswise. Wrap each Brussels sprout half with 1 strip of bacon, syrup-side out, so the seam is on the flat side. Place the sprouts seam-side down on the parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between them. Brush them with a bit more syrup, and grind a little black pepper on top. Roast, rotating the baking sheet halfway through, until the bacon is crisp and the sprouts are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix the mayonnaise, most of the lemon zest and all the lemon juice in a small serving dish. Sprinkle the remaining lemon zest on top. Put about 1/2 cup maple syrup in a second small serving dish, and stir in as much black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes as you like.
• Transfer the sprouts to a platter, and serve with the lemon mayonnaise and peppered maple syrup, for dipping.

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 MUSHROOMS AND BACON

Steps:

• In a large pan, over med-low heat, warm 1T oil and 1T butter. Add smashed (with a knife) garlic cloves and cook just till softened. About 3 minutes. Remove garlic and discard.
• Cook sliced mushrooms about 5 minutes. Remove from pan.
• Add remaining oil and butter, and cook brussel sprouts cut side down, coking until golden brown, and softened. About 10 minutes.
• Add mushrooms back to pan, add bacon, and heat through. Add cream, and cook till bubbly.
• Serve topped with parmesean cheese.
• Also great with a cut pasta.
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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 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, CHESTNUTS, AND CREAM

Steps:

• Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Cut the pancetta into ½-inch dice; dice the onions. Add the pancetta, onion, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan and cook until brown, 5-8 minutes. Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts.
• Smash the garlic cloves, then chop finely. Move the pancetta and onion to the sides of the pan. Add the remaining olive oil and the Brussels sprouts, cut-side down, to the center of the pan. Then add 1 tablespoon butter.
• Season evenly with salt and pepper.
• Add the chestnuts, olives, and garlic, and stir. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 6-7 minutes.
• Add the remaining butter, cream, and water. Add the sage and thyme (optional). Reduce the heat and simmer until the Brussels sprouts are tender and the liquid has thickened, 10-15 minutes. Serve hot.