Carmelized Brussel Sprouts with Bacon & Blue Cheese

By kherm615

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. Brussel sprouts
• 2 strips of bacon
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 sprigs of thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Cook bacon strips in non-stick pan, set aside
Wash and cut the brussel sprouts in half
Re-heat the pan with the bacon drippings on medium high heat, add brussel sprouts to pan, cut side down
Flip brussel sprouts once they’ve turned golden brown, about 6 minutes
Add chicken stock and cook uncovered until the stock is all soaked into the sprouts, about 10-12 minutes
While the sprouts are cooking, place balsamic vinegar to a small sauce pan, cook over medium high heat until reduced by half, 6-8 minutes
Chop up cooked bacon into small bits
Combine cooked brussel sprouts, bacon, blue cheese crumbles, thyme flowers, salt and pepper in a bowl.
Dish sprouts onto plate, drizzle balsamic reduction over the top of the sprouts.