Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Directions

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   1 lb Brussels sprouts 2 oz Bacon 1 tb Unsalted butter - for greasing gratin dish 1/2 c Heavy cream 1 tb Fresh bread crumbs 4 tb Unsalted but

2. 2

   in bits PREHEAT OVEN TO 375F

3. 3

   Prepare the brussels sprouts by cutting a thin slice off the root end of each and then cutting an X in that end so it cooks evenly inside an

4. 4

   In a large pot of boiling, salted water, blanch sprouts until they are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes

5. 5

   Drain, refresh in ice cold water, and drain again

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   Do not let the sprouts sit in water for more than a minute.) Saute bacon until limp, not crisp

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   Drain and coarsely chop

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   Mix the sprouts and bacon together and spread the mixture in a buttered gratin dish