Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Directions

1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 375F. Prepare the brussels sprouts by cutting a thin slice off the root end of each and then cutting an X in which end so it cooks proportionately inside and out. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, blanch sprouts till they are crisp-tender, about 5 min. Drain, refresh in ice cool water, and drain again. (Don't let the sprouts sit in water for more than a minute.) Saute/fry bacon till limp, not crisp. Drain and coarsely chop.
2. Mix the sprouts and bacon together and spread the mix in a buttered gratin dish. Pour cream over the sprouts-bacon mix and dot with bread crumbs and butter. Bake for 20 min or possibly till warm.