Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cheese

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2008

Show: Good EatsEpisode: A Cabbage Sprouts in Brussels

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (11)

Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small onion, julienned
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 small Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped
1 recipe Basic Brussels Sprouts, recipe follows
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon whole-grain Dijon mustard
1-ounce blue cheese, crumbled
Pinch freshly ground nutmeg

Directions

Place the bacon into a 10-inch straight-sided saute pan and set over medium-high heat. Cook bacon until crisp and brown. Remove bacon and all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the pan using a slotted spoon. Decrease the heat to low. Add the onion and cook just until they turn semi-translucent, approximately 3 minutes. Add the salt and apple and continue to cook for another minute. Add the Brussels sprouts, heavy cream and mustard and cook just until the Brussels sprouts are heated through, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the bacon, blue cheese and nutmeg. Serve immediately.

Basic Brussels Sprouts

1 pound Brussels sprouts, rinsed
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Cut off the stem end of the Brussels sprouts and remove any yellowing outer leaves. Cut each Brussels sprout in half from top to bottom. Place the Brussels sprouts, water and salt into a 3 to 4-quart saucier and cover. Place over high heat and cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Remove and serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings

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recipe Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cheese
Ginny Jackson, TN 11-19-2009
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just ok
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I love brussels and after reading these reviews I was expecting something wonderful... sometimes simple is best and all these... added ingredients didnt impress my family as much as more simple recipes. Read more
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Rose Bellingham, WA 06-30-2009
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My favorite way to make Brussel Sprouts.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am a Pescatarian, so I omitted the bacon, used canola oil and extra salt, and it was so DELICIOUS! My boyfriend made it... with the meat on a separate occasion and he thought both ways were awesome (though I bet he was just saying that the meatless version was just as good for my sake). Anyway, it is awesome. Thanks Alton, you never let me down.Read more
recipe Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cheese
tracy denver, CO 05-11-2009
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Fabulous recipe: Something delicious and different.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Highly recommended. This is the first time I've ever cooked Brussels Sprouts. But Alton's Good Eats episode convinced me to... try it. Outstanding! And very easy to do.Read more
recipe Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cheese
Terry Westville, IN 04-13-2009
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Success for Easter Diinner
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Okay, this was really big success at Easter too!. But, add bacon to anything at our house and it is a big hit. My... Husband was bragging on this to his Mom and sister who started our son liking Brussels Sprouts when he was very young. I cooked this according to the recipe but substituted provolone cheese. Have to double the recipe next time! Thanks Alton!Read more
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Rhys Montrose, CA 03-25-2009
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Way To Go AB
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Love brussels sprouts any way, but always had them with butter and a little lemon juice. We made these and they were "off... the scale". The two of us finished off the whole thing ! This is a keeper for sure. Read more
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Craig Austin, TX 02-12-2009
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*Unbelievably* Good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

One of the best things I've ever tasted. I'd recommend making a double batch -- my family of 4 wanted more -- I can relate... with Ruth:, my kids were fighting over the last sprout. Kids fighting over brussels sprouts -- now *that's* something you don't see every day.Read more