Recipe - Baked Brussels Sprouts

1 qt Brussels sprouts
2 tablespoon Butter
One half cup Green onions, chpd
1 tablespoon Flour
One half sl Bacon
1 One half teaspoon Garlic, chpd
1 One half teaspoon Parsley, chpd
1 cup Water, reserved from cooking
One half teaspoon Salt
1/8 Pepper
One half cup Cheddar cheese, grated
2 One half tablespoon Bread crumbs

Preheat oven 325 F. Wash and "x" bottom of brussels sprouts. Place in
boiling water, enough to cover. Boil and simmer 10 mins or until tender.
Drain and reserve 1 cup hot liquid. Melt butter in small skillet. Add green
onions and saute 3 mins. Stir in flour and cook until flour is dissolved, 3
mins. Add bacon, garlic and parsley. Cook 3 mins more. Pour in reserved
water. Add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until
thickened to consistency of heavy cream Remove bacon from sauce. Place
sprouts base down in a buttered casserole. Pour sauce over. Top wih grated
cheese then breadcrumbs. Bake 30 mins or until top is browned.

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