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Garlic Parmesan Bacon Brussels Sprouts
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Garlic Parmesan Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Total Time29 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings6
Total Time29 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings6-8

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Hickory Smoked Bacon, Thick Cut, 12 oz.
Key IngredientHickory Smoked Bacon, Thick Cut, 12 oz.
AboutRecipe by Samantha Shue, @SamanthaLShue
Let's CookFollow the directions below, fire up the kitchen, and get cooking! For the love of meat.
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Ingredients
Key IngredientProduct ImageHickory Smoked Bacon, Thick Cut, 12 oz.
 
6 slices Farmland Hickory Smoked Thick Cut Bacon, diced
 
1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
 
3 cloves Garlic, minced
 
1 cup Heavy cream
 
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
 
1/2 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly cracked
 
1/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
 
1/4 teaspoon Ground cloves
 
1/2 cup Grated parmesan cheese
 
1/4 cup White cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
Hickory Smoked Bacon, Thick Cut, 12 oz.
Key IngredientHickory Smoked Bacon, Thick Cut, 12 oz.
Directions
1Cook diced Farmland Hickory Smoked Thick Cut Bacon in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, until crispy. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate. Set aside
2Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet. Add diced brussels sprouts and cook for 8 minutes. Add garlic, and sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant
3Add heavy cream, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and cloves. Whisk mixture together and let it simmer for 5 minutes
4Turn off the heat and add parmesan and white cheddar cheese. Stir to melt
5Add the bacon back to the skillet and stir to combine. Serve.Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet. Add diced brussels sprouts and cook for 8 minutes. Add garlic, and sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant
6Add heavy cream, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and cloves. Whisk mixture together and let it simmer for 5 minutes
7Turn off the heat and add parmesan and white cheddar cheese. Stir to melt
8Add the bacon back to the skillet and stir to combine. Serve
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