Brussels Sprouts & Bacon

30 min Prep Time, 1 hr Total Time

8 Servings

INGREDIENTS

TOPPING

• 2 slices bacon
• 1 cup French fried onions

SAUCE

• 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 small (1/2 cup) onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 11 (3/4-ounce) slices white American cheese, chopped
• 1 pound (6 cups) Brussels sprouts, trimmed, cut into 1/4-inch slices

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Cook bacon in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat 6-10 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towel-lined plate. Turn off pan heat. Place French fried onions into pan with bacon drippings; toss until well coated.
3. Chop bacon.
4. Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, salt and pepper; cook 1-2 minutes or until onions begin to soften. Add flour; cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Whisk in chicken broth, 1/2 cup at a time, until mixture just comes to a boil. Add cheese; cook, stirring occasionally, 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
5. Add Brussels sprouts and chopped bacon to sauce; toss to coat.
6. Pour mixture into ungreased 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil; bake 20 minutes. Remove foil; stir. Top with French fried onions. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until sauce is bubbly around edges.