Brussels Sprouts made more delicious with a creamy cheese sauce and bacon!
Side dishes can be a little boring. I put so much focus on the main dish that sides are often an afterthought. Both of my boys happen to love salads so that’s what I frequently serve with dinner. I’ve been trying to introduce new vegetables to them each week and also continually offering those veggies that they don’t L.O.V.E. at first bite. Brussels sprouts are definitely one of those veggies. I think you either love them or hate them. I happen to really love them, my husband – not so much. I think serving up Brussels sprouts with creamy cheese sauce and topping them with bacon is a great way to introduce Brussels sprouts and man are they good!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb fresh Brussels sprouts, 1 to 1 1/2 inch, cut in half (6 cups)*
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 2 tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
- 1 can (18 oz) Progresso™ Recipe Starters™ creamy three cheese cooking sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
- 6 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. In 3-quart saucepan, place Brussels sprouts and enough water just to cover sprouts. Heat to boiling; boil 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; place in ungreased 2-quart casserole.
- In same saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Add flour; cook until well blended (mixture will be thick). Gradually add cooking sauce until mixture is well blended. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Pour over Brussels sprouts in casserole; mix gently.
- Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with bacon.
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I don’t like Brussell Sprouts but this looks great!
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and LOVE BRUSSEL SPROUTS!! they are great roasted with almond and balsamic!!
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You’re so right: side dishes can be so dull! I absolutely LOVE Brussels sprouts, and am constantly on the lookout for any way to get my guys to eat them. Thank you for sharing this!
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I’m so glad I decided to read you’re entire post – I thought that said CHERRY brussels sprout! My stomach was hurting!!!!!
LOL! Now that would be an interesting combination!
Bacon Mac and Cheese would go over well here!
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Brussel sprouts get a bad rap…anything is better with cheese and bacon!
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Never have brussel sprouts looked so appetizing. Growing up in an English family I am used to these wonderful veggies but these look sinful! Can I have a bite? :)
These look so good. I’m really new to brussels and love them, but I’m trying to find different ways to make them. I know everyone in the family will love this recipe!
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These looks amazing, Trish!! Thanks for sharing! Pinned ;)
Have a lovely week!! :*)
Thank you Brenda!
Definitely going to make this! I love Brussels sprouts and usually just roast them but it gets tiring…need to jazz it up!
Cheese and bacon will definitely jazz it up :) Thanks for coming by Lisa!