Creamy Brussels Sprouts

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 slices pepper bacon
• 2 lbs brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved through stem end
• 3/4 cup chicken broth, reduced-sodium
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cup whipping cream
• cracked black pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 in 12" skillet cook bacon over medium heat until browned and crisp. drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet.
• 2 in same skillet add brussels sprouts to drippings; cook and stir over medium heat 4 minutes.
• 3 add broth, salt and pepper. heat to boiling. reduce heat. simmer, covered, 5 minutes. uncover; cook 2 to 4 minutes or until liquid is nearly evaporated.
• 4 add cream. cook 4 minutes more or until thickened.
• 5 transfer sprouts to serving dish. sprinkle with crumbled bacon and cracked pepper.