*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                   BAKED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AU GRATIN #2

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables                       Restaurants

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       qt           Brussels sprouts
   2       tb           Butter
     1/2   c            Green onions, chpd
   1       tb           Flour
     1/2   sl           Bacon
   1 1/2   ts           Garlic, chpd
   1 1/2   ts           Parsley, chpd
   1       c            Water, reserved from cooking
     1/2   ts           Salt
     1/8                Pepper
     1/2   c            Cheddar cheese, grated
   2 1/2   tb           Bread crumbs

  Preheat oven 325 F. Wash and "x" bottom of brussels sprouts. Place in
  boiling water, enough to cover. Boil and simmer 10 mins or until
  tender. Drain and reserve 1 c hot liquid. Melt butter in sm skillet.
  Add green onions and saute 3 mins. Stir in flour and cook until flour
  is dissolved, 3 mins. Add bacon, garlic and parsley. Cook 3 mins
  more. Pour in reserved water. Add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil,
  stirring constantly until thickened to consistency of heavy cream
  Remove bacon from sauce. Place sprouts base down in a buttered
  casserole. Pour sauce over. Top wih grated cheese then breadcrumbs.
  Bake 30 mins or until top is browned.
 


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