Brussels Sprouts With Bacon Sauce

By lschull

Ingredients

• 3 pounds brussels sprouts
• 12 slices bacon, diced
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 tbsp. flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/3 cup white wine
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
• 3/4 tsp. dill
• 1/8 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Wash sprouts and trim off stem ends. Cut an X into each stem end. Cook, uncovered, in boiling water until just tender when pierced (about 10 minutes). Drain well and arrange in 2 quart casserole.

Cook bacon in frying pan over medium heat until crisp; lift out with slotted spoon; drain and set aside. Discard all but 4 tablespoons of drippings. Add onion to drippings; cook until limp. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in milk and cook until it boils and thickens.

Add wine, spices and all but 2 tablespoons of the cooked bacon. Pour sauce over brussels sprouts. Sprinkle remaining bacon over top. Cover and refrigerate if made ahead.

Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for about 45 minutes or until heated through.