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Thanksgiving: Brussels Sprouts Gratin with Bacon and Cream

Source of Recipe


From "Family Table" by Shaye Elliott



List of Ingredients



• 1 pound brussels sprouts, cut in half
  
• Sea salt
  
• Filtered water
  
• 3 slices bacon
  
• â…“ cup heavy cream
  
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
  
• Olive oil
  
• Freshly ground black pepper
  






Instructions



1. Place the brussels sprouts and a generous pinch of sea salt in a saucepan with enough filtered water to cover. Simmer until just barely fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
   
   
2. While the brussels sprouts are simmering, fry the bacon in a cast-iron skillet. When crispy but not brittle, remove the bacon from the skillet using a slotted spoon and chop into small pieces.
   
   
3. Preheat the oven to 425° F.
   When the brussels sprouts are just tender, strain them from the hot water and transfer to a medium baking dish. Sprinkle the chopped bacon over the top. Pour the heavy cream over the sprouts and bacon. Lastly, sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top. Drizzle generously with olive oil and a few grinds of pepper. Bake in the oven until golden, about 10 minutes.
   
   Serves 4 to 6