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Creamy Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients: Salt and Pepper, to taste 2 tsp. garlic, minced 2 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. flour
12 oz. bacon, thick cut, cut into pieces 1 ½ cups heavy cream, or half and half 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded 2 lbs. Brussels Sprouts, halved
Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cook bacon in skillet until crisp. Remove bacon and discard all but 3 tbsp. of grease. Add Brussels sprouts to pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook on medium-high, about 6 minutes. Add garlic, cook until fragrant. Move sprouts to baking dish. Melt butter in pan on medium and then whisk in flour. Gradually whisk in heavy cream. Stir in Parmesan, cook until melted. Pour mixture over sprouts and bacon and stir to coat. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
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