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creamy brussels sprouts with peppered bacon

Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

Wow--this sounds like a dynamite dish, rich and creamy and bacon too! Gotta love it! Recipe & photo: Family Circle Hometown Favorites 06-12-14

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamy brussels sprouts with peppered bacon

  • 4 slice
    peppered bacon
  • 2 lb
    brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved through stem end
  • 3/4 c
    chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 c
    whipping cream
  • cracked black pepper

How To Make creamy brussels sprouts with peppered bacon

  • 1
    In a large skillet cook bacon over medium heat until browned and crisp. Drain, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in skillet.
  • 2
    Add Brussels sprouts to drippings in skillet. Cook over medium heat 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broth, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover; cook 2 to 4 minutes more or until liquid is almost evaporated. Add cream. Cook 4 minutes more or until thickened.
  • 3
    Transfer sprouts to serving dish. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and cracked pepper.

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