Creamy Garlic Parmesan Brussel Sprouts with Bacon (Very Good)

Ingredients:

10 oz bacon, cut into strips

2 T butter

2 pounds brussel sprouts, washed, trim bottoms and cut in half

salt and pepper to taste

5 cloves garlic finely chopped

1 1/2 C heavy cream to thicken

1 1/2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 T water

1/3 C grated mozzarella

1/4 C fresh grated parm cheese

Instructions:

1.  Preheat oven to 375

2.  Fry bacon

3.  Drain most of bacon fat leaving about 1-2 T in the pan.  Melt the butter and add brussel spouts and season with salt and pepper.  Scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook for about 6 mins.  The edges should start crisping and slightly charring.

4.  Add in the garlic and  stir it through the sprouts for a minutes.  Pour in the cream, reduce heat down to low and allow them to simmer until tender ( 3-4 min)

5.  If the cream is too thin for your liking, add in more corn starch

6.  Add the bacon in and give everything a good mix . Top the sprouts with mozzarella and parm cheese.  Bake until cheese is bubbly and sprouts are done ( about 15 mins)  Broil 2-3 mins to your liking

7.  Season with a little extra pepper if desired. You can also sprinkle with chopped parsley, thyme or rosemary.