Bacon-Mushroom Brussels Sprouts Recipe

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I discovered this recipe while watching a cooking show some years ago. The first time I served it, my guests raved and were surprised when I told them it was brussels sprouts. —Tangee Zayas-Thaler Silver Lake, Ohio

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Bacon-Mushroom Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield: 2-3 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cups brussels sprouts, halved
3 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place brussels sprouts in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and keep warm.
In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute onion and mushrooms in the drippings for 3-5 minutes or until tender.
Add the broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until broth is reduced by half. Stir in brussels sprouts and bacon. Yield: 2-3 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 166 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 456 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Bacon-Mushroom Brussels Sprouts in Reminisce Extra August 2004, p52