Brussels Sprouts with Smoked Bacon in a Mustard Cream Topped with a Parmesan Crust

Brussels sprouts baked in a creamy mustard sauce along with smoky bacon all topped in a crispy golden brown parmesan crust.

👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 35 min👤 kevin📖 closetcooking

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🥘 Ingredients

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Blanch the brussels sprouts until just tender and set aside.

brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half2 pounds

Cook the bacon in a pan, set it aside and drain all but a tablespoon of the grease.

bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces4 ounces

Add the butter to the pan and let it melt and then bubble.

butter2 tablespoons

Add the onion and cook until tender, about ⏱️ 5-7 minutes.

Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute.

garlic, chopped1 clove

Mix in the flour and let simmer until it just starts to brown a little.

flour2 tablespoons

Mix in the milk, nutmeg, mustard, salt and pepper and half of the cheese and heat until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.

milk1 cup

Mix brussels sprouts and bacon into the sauce and pour into a baking dish.

brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half2 poundsbacon, cut into 1 inch pieces4 ounces

Mix the bread crumbs and the remaining cheese and sprinkle on top of the brussels sprouts.

brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half2 pounds

Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until it is bubbling on the sides and golden brown on top, about ⏱️ 15-20 minutes.