Brussels Sprouts In Bleu Cheese Sauce

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb fresh brussels sprout, cleaned and trimmed
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1/2 cup walnut halves
• 2 slices bacon
• 1 shallot, sliced
• salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 microwave brussels sprouts in a covered dish on high, with two tablespoons of water, for 4-5 minutes or until just fork-tender. make sure steam can vent during cooking.
• 2 remove from microwave, drain and set aside.
• 3 in large skillet, fry bacon until crisp. place on paper towel; drain most of the fat from pan.
• 4 place walnuts in pan and toast over high heat for about 5 minutes or until they start to brown.
• 5 add sliced shallot and cook, turning heat down to medium, stirring frequently, until translucent.
• 6 add brussels sprouts; stir to coat with pan drippings. add salt and pepper to taste at this time.
• 7 add whipping cream and bleu cheese; stir all ingredients together until cheese is mostly melted and sprouts are well covered.
• 8 simmer over low heat for another five to ten minutes, until cream is reduced and starts to thicken.
• 9 pour all into serving bowl and crumble bacon over all to garnish. be sure to use a scraper to get all that rich sauce.
• 10 bring to table and accept compliments.