Brussels Sprouts Parisienne

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 lbs fresh brussels sprouts (or two 16 ounce packages frozen brussels sprouts, cooked and drained)
• 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, divided
• salt
• ground black pepper
• ground nutmeg, pinch of
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest (optional)
• 1/4 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional, easy microwave bacon)
• creme fraiche (optional)

Recipe

• 1 wash and trim brussels sprouts, removing any discolored leaves. cut off stem ends.
• 2 heat 1 inch salted water to boiling. add brussels sprouts. cover and heat to boiling. reduce heat to a simmer and cook, covered, for 6 to 8 minutes or until just tender. do not overcook. drain. -or- you may steam your sprouts, if you wish.
• 3 meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons butter in saucepan. add drained sprouts, tossing to coat. season to taste with salt and pepper; dust lightly with grated nutmeg and toss well to coat.
• 4 place in a serving bowl.
• 5 top with 1 tablespoon softened butter, the grated lemon zest and the crisp crumbled bacon. add a dollop of creme fraiche, if you like. serve immediately.