Baked Stuffed Brussels Sprouts

By bweber

Ingredients

• 12-15 large brussels sprouts
• 1 c Parmigiano-reggiano, grated or just parm cheese is fine also
• 3/4 c mozzarella cheese shredded (or 3/4 cup of ricotta) or your favorite shredded cheese)
• 1/4 c Italian bread crumbs
• 1/2 c panko bread crumbs
• 2 tsp basil, dried
• 2 tsp thyme, dried
• 3-5 clove garlic minced or minced garlic to your taste I like a lot of garlic
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2-3 Tbsp olive oil
• 4-6 slice bacon (cooked & crumbled) or as much as you like
• pinch of sea salt

Preparation

Step 1

Cut Brussels sprouts length wise & bring a pot of water to a boil. Boil Brussels sprouts cut side down for about 2 minutes remove from water let them cool this will help when coring them out.
Once cooled, core out the middle of the sprout using a pairing knife, once all are cored, chop up the cored out pieces of brussel sprout very tiny and saute with garlic in fry pan w/olive oil on Med high heat (if making w Bacon I add bacon pieces at this time also)~ saute until brussel sprout is tender & bacon crisp-

In a separate bowl Mix all other ingredients together~once all mixed~ then combine cooked Brussels sprout pieces, garlic (bacon) mixture to the bowl of cheese & breadcrumb mixture ~ toss and mix all well to create your stuffing.
You may need to add more Panko use your judgement.

With a spoon stuff the Brussels Sprout 1/2's w/stuffing mixture~ Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes or so (I like them crispier so I cook a little longer) or put on broil last 2-3 minutes to crisp up the tops.