Brussels Sprouts With Bacon

Ingredients

• 10 oz bacon (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (chopped or finely sliced)
• 2 pounds Brussels sprouts (trimmed and cut in half)
• Light Olive Oil (as needed)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1 cup heavy cream (whipping cream, double cream or thickened cream.)
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook chopped bacon in a large frying pan over medium heat until crisp.

2. 2

   Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel.

3. 3

   Drain the bacon fat leaving 2 tablespoons in the pan. Add the garlic and heat on medium heat for a minute before adding sliced sprouts, and saute a minute longer, adding olive oil as needed to prevent sticking to the pan.

4. 4

   Pour in the heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, a pinch of salt, pepper, chopped parsley, and cooked bacon. Mix to combine.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil, then simmer on low for additional 5 to 10 minutes or until they reach your desired softness.

6. 6

   Taste for seasoning and add salt as needed before serving.