Shelly's Recipe

BAKED BRUSSEL SPROUTS AU GRATIN

Category: Brussel Sprouts

1 quart brussel sprouts
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
1 tbsp flour
1/2 sliced bacon
1 1/2 tsp chopped garlic and parsley
1 cup water, reserved from cooking
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 1/2 tbsp bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 325. Wash and inchX inch bottom of brussel sprouts. Place in boiling water, enough to cover. Boil and simmer 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and reserve 1 cup hot liquid. Melt butter in a small skillet. Add green onions and saute for 3 minutes. Stir in flour and cook until flour is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Add bacon, garlic and parsley.

Cook 3 minutes more. Pour in reserved water. Add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened to consistency of heavy cream. Remove bacon from sauce. Place sprouts base down in a butter casserole and pour sauce on top. Sprinkle with grated cheese and breadcrumbs. Bake for 30 minutes or until top is browned.