Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs Brussels sprouts
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon flour
2 slices bacon, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons parsley, chopped
1 cup water, reserved from the cooked sprouts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
2 1/2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325*.
Peel the outer leaves from the sprouts and cut an X into the bottom of each sprout.
Boil and simmer the sprouts in water for 10 mins or until tender, Drain and reserve 1 cup of the hot cooking liquid.
Melt butter in a small skillet, add green onions and saute for 3 minutes.
Stir in the flour and cook for 3 minutes add bacon, garlic and parsley and cook for a further 3 minutes.
Pour in reserved water, add salt and pepper and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened to consistency of heavy cream.
Place sprouts in a buttered casserole. Pour the sauce over and top with grated cheese, then breadcrumbs.
Bake for 30 mins until top is golden.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 45 min.